Samuel Leftwich Claytor (1794-1831), (painting).

Samuel Leftwich Claytor (1794-1831), (painting).

Catlin, George, 1796-1872, painter. (attributed to)

Samuel Leftwich Claytor (1794-1831), (painting).

Watercolor on ivory.

1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in.

(Inscribed on reverse:) Mary R. Claytor/from her Aunt

Portrait male -- Claytor, Samuel Leftwich -- Bust

Occupation -- Other -- Businessman

Watson, E. Alban, Mrs.,

Claytor was a prominent Lynchburg tobacconist and active community leader. He was owner of the Miller-Claytor House, and served as a representative to the Virginia Convention of 1830 for the revision of the State Constitution.

"Images of the Past: Lynchburg Portraits," Lynchburg, Va.: Lynchburg Museum System, 1986.

"Images of the Past: Lynchburg Portraits," Lynchburg, Va.: Lynchburg Museum System, 1986, no. 5.

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