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108. Mayor John Scott’s Portrait, Its Conservation and Continuing Mystery
A mysterious portrait of Bytown’s first mayor, John Scott (1847–48), having disappeared for decades, resurfaced, underwent conservation and was re-hung in 2017. After identifying the previously unknown portraitist, this pamphlet describes what is known and still unknown about the painting. Also describes the meticulous conservation process. Written by James Powell.
A mysterious portrait of Bytown’s first mayor, John Scott (1847–48), having disappeared for decades, resurfaced, underwent conservation and was re-hung in 2017. After identifying the previously unknown portraitist, this pamphlet describes what is known and still unknown about the painting. Also describes the meticulous conservation process. Written by James Powell.
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| Created Date: | 01-20-2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | 01-20-2020 |
| Author: | James Powell |
| Copyright: | June 2019 |
| Pages: | 32 pages |
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