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From: Denise August <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 8:35 AM
Subject: silhouettes


> I am setting up a vignette with mannequins of a silhouette being executed.
> I know that some artists did them free-hand, but if they used a screen to
> capture a projected shadow, what exactly did the screen look like? Could I
> use a wooden needlework stand with a hoop or scroll screen frame attached
> to it and have it sitting on the floor? OR would it be more appropriate to
> have a screen on the table between the subject and the artist? What would
> that look like? Thank you.
>
> Ca.1814-1820 Rembrant Peale devised a machinewith a lamp for the cutting
of silouettes. It is found in the MD Historical Society collection currently
I believe. By the way advertisements at the time offer such work for $.25 to
$2.00
Linda Chatfield======================================================
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