Child's chair with portrait, Portland, 1908
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Item 26542
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Daniel Kerr (1870-1935) and his wife, Mary, were both children of Irish immigrants.
Daniel worked as a sign painter in Portland. He made this chair for their daughter Agnes Gertrude, who was born in 1906. The chair features her portrait.
Other Information
- Title: Child's chair with portrait, Portland, 1908
- Creator: Kerr, Daniel
- Creation Date: 1908
- Subject Date: 1908
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Carved and painted wood, photograph
- Dimensions (cm): 52 x 33
- Local Code: 2008.142.001
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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LC Subject Headings
Decorative arts
Irish Americans--Maine--Portland
Kerr, Agnes, 1906-2000--Portraits
Chairs
People
Kerr, Agnes
Kerr, Daniel Edward
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