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Torrey Coat-of-Arms

Unidentified artist, American, 18th century

1760–70

Medium/TechniquePen, watercolor and gold and silver pigments

DimensionsOverall: 30 x 28.5cm (11 13/16 x 11 1/4in.)
Framed: 39.1 x 37.5 cm (15 3/8 x 14 3/4 in.)

Credit LineGift of Miss Margaret A. Revere and Miss Anna P. Revere

Accession number1978.137

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ClassificationsWatercolors

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InscriptionsInscribed: "He beareth Bends, of six Peices, D'or, and Verte, on a Felse/Argent, three Flowers De Luce Azure, By the Name of Torrey."

ProvenanceMisses Margaret A. Revere and Anna P. Revere, Brookline, MA; gift to MFA, April 1978.

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