This is a photographic copy in lane, margaret (1975), samuel johnson & his world, p. 65. New york: harpers & row publishers, isbn 0060124962. Owned by mary hyde and part of the hyde collection in someville, n. J. The original:
description: 1 painting on canvas: oil; image 74 x 67 cm. Summary: oval portrait of elizabeth "tetty" porter johnson, wife of dr. Samuel johnson, half-length, in a blue dress trimmed in white. Notes: title on plaque. Engraved into wood on back of frame: lucy porter: wife of sam johnson, l. L. D. Said to be the only portrait of tetty johnson. Date: circa 1735. Collection: Harvard University. Mrs. Samuel Johnson (by Vereist)
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