Attributed to Ruth Whittier Shute...

albans condition statement vermont 1835 shute inventory relined absence perfect completely requests american painted inscription based listing does given treated 1803-1882 similar portrait relining inscribed sold fact whittier woman david stevens canvas molded scattered retouch figure 19th century america folk collection sybil arthur kern museum national heritage lexington massachusetts september 1979 reportedly prior wearing lace bonnet holding book attached label skinner sale 1609 paintings imply free wear tear imperfections obtained email inquiry button telephone appropriate gallery location courtesy client opinion ruth giltwood clothing reflection june painting eaves october $800-1,200 effects boston/617.350.5400 responsibility error attributed frame background exhibitions 1980 note barn 1994 subject portrayed believed estimate aging marlborough/508.970.3000 shall omission