Eglomise mat encloses cut-out silhouettes backed with fabric and a note from Hamilton's nephew reading " Belvedere 28 Dec.1820/ Dear Cousin, The profiles of my Aunt & Uncle Mrs and Mr Alexander Hamilton were done at Peale's Museum About 1790 in Philadelphia. I am giving them to you as a fond remembrance of two of the dearest relatives I ever had, Yours affectionately, Phillip Church." framed.