WATERCOLOR PORTRAIT OF EUNICE P. MATTHEWS BY JOSEPH H. (JH) DAVIS (1811-1865).

American (Maine/New Hampshire), dated 1834. Watercolor and ink on paper full-length portrait, the identified sitter in a black dress with lace collar and apron. Holding a book in one hand and a reticule in her other, standing on a runner with an oval pattern. In Spencerian script across bottom, "Eunice P. Matthews Aged 19 Years & 5 Months, 1834". Molded gilt frame, 11.75"h. 9.5"w. Ex Dennis Raleigh (Maine).
Condition Report: Mounted on what appears to be acid-free backing. Toning and foxing with shadows; very, very minor loss in two spots at the edges. See additional photos.