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Unknown - portrait of missionaries
This pair of miniature portraits would have been painted in Hong Kong or Shanghai. The sitters are most likely American missionaries. The ornate carved ivory frames are mid 19C. 1000
The term "historical detective" may sound a little strange, but is the easiest way to express the intent of this research.
Seeking information to expand historical knowledge and finding, surprisingly often, "conventional wisdom" needs revision
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