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The Allnutts were early land-holding settlers in Calvert County, Maryland. This piece was likely done by William Allnutt (1756-1800), son of James Allnutt (1713-1786) and Jane Coberth (1736-1813). Executed in 1766, this piece would have been completed by William when he was 10 years old.

Browning and foxing to the sheet commensurate with age. Few small areas of in-painting visible, mostly along edges of the tree. Some light bleeding of pigments throughout, but appears to be stable. 4-inch tear through “William” in the lower left quadrant. An old repaired crease is visible in the lower left quadrant, visible as a darkened line. Few small pin holes to the sheet. The work has not been examined outside of the frame.

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