Allison (American 19th Century)
Mr. Jeremy F. Gilmer of West Point
miniature portrait silhouette, signed and dated 'Allison, Newburg, NY 1841' and inscribed Mr. Jeremy F. Gilmer of West Point". Maj.Gen. Jeremy Francis Gilmer (1818-1883) was a native of North Carolina; 4th in Class West Point 1839. He was one of the four commanders of the Confederacy Corps of Engineers. (see information on file).
Size: 5 ¾ h x 4 ½ w in (with frame 8 ¼ x 7 ¼ in)
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