English or American School 19th/20th century. Collection of ten assorted silhouette portraits, early 19th century and 20th century. Comprising a pair of gentlemen, in figured maple frames, both inscribed "Catharine S. Cowan bought by Gerald M. Patton September 12, 1958; a pair of ladies, in round wood frames; two silhouettes of ladies heightened with gilt, in giltwood frames; a silhouette heightened with gouache, in brass frame; and three other silhouettes, most likely later and/or facsimiles, one inscribed in pencil, "Giessen March 14th 1842 William Radcliff to his friend. William Francis". 3 1/2 in. x 2 1/2 in. (pair in maple frames by sight)