Colorful Portrait of a
Baby Girl

Probably Northeast, 19th century, appears to be dated 1838, the name of the sitter illegible. Pastel on paper.
The toddler, holding a rattle, wears a vivid blue dress with lace top. She is seated on a patterned sofa or chair. Presented in a fine gilt frame which is likely original. Clean and crisp in exceptional condition. About 20 ½ inches tall x 16 ¼ wide.
Acquired from a private Northeast collection where she has been since the 1960’s.