Mourning Needlework, Watercolor, and Ink on Silk - Antique Associated At West Townsend

Mourning Needlework, Watercolor, and Ink on Silk

Attributed to the Abby Wright School, South Hadley

Mourning Needlework, Watercolor, and Ink on Silk

SACRED TO THE MEMORY OF DEPARTED INNOCENCE. / Those sweet babes in mercy given, / Have regained their native heaven.
SALLY ELIZABETH, Daughter of Joseph and Sally Millet, / Died October 19th, 1810, aged 17 months / EDWARD TAYLOR, / Died February 21st, 1823, aged 4 months / EDWARD TAYLOR, / Died May 25th, 1824, aged 9 days. Followed by a six line poignant poem.
*Descended through the Nelson White family of Hartford, Connecticut.

Item Date: 1824

Measurement: Frame: 19.75" x 22.5"; Site: 17.75" x 20.5"

Material: Watercolor, ink, and embroidery on silk

Item Condition: Scattered foxing, trivial loss of silk to the right of tomb; frame appears to be turn of 20th century.

Price: $1,450

SKU 956-32

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