Helen Frances Smith (1848-1912), (painting).

Helen Frances Smith (1848-1912), (painting).

Sanders, William Carroll, 1817-1892, painter.

Helen Frances Smith (1848-1912), (painting).

Digital Reference:

Portrait of Helen Frances Smith as a child wearing a mid-century costume depicting a shepherdess. She stands with her gaze directed toward the viewer, and her right hand resting on a lamb. In the background there is a scored masonry wall on the right and a valley on the left.

Portrait female -- Howard, Thomas G., Mrs. (Helen Frances Smith) -- Child

Portrait female -- Howard, Thomas G., Mrs. (Helen Frances Smith) -- Waist length

Occupation -- Farm -- Shepherd

Animal -- Sheep

Architecture -- Detail -- Wall

Restricted Owner.

Helen Frances Smith was from Autauga County, Alabama. She was the only daughter of Alfred Y. Smith and Sarah Frances Slaton Smith of Prattville, Alabama. Helen Francis Smith married Dr. Thomas G. Howard of Selma, Alabama.

Owner, 2006, 2014.

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