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Copy sent to J.H. Bridge July 9 1914

OFFICE OF H.C.FRICK RECEIVED at Prides 8/20/12 AUG 21 1912

PORTRAIT OF SIR THOMAS MORE by HANS HOLBEIN The Younger (1497 - 1543) size 23 1/4 in. wide by 29 1/4 in.high.

Red Book folio 116

Description. Half length, seated three quarters; close shaven gray moustache and beard; dark hair; black cap; blue black gown lined with brown fur, with deep brown fur collar; crimson satin sleeves; golden collar of S S with portculis clasp, and Tudor double rose pendant; his right elbow rests on a table to left; both hands together holding a folded paper, with ring on first finger of the left one; background of green curtain with dark brown fringe, tied back by red cord. Inscribed on table MDXXVII.