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Maker
Unknown
Date made
1805
Origin
RI (?) US
Stitches
Satin, Fly
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Satin
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Chenille
Predominent Motif
In the center a large, central monument with an obelisk. To the left sits a mourning figure. The left edge of the picture is bordered with a large column, and the right is filled with a weeping willow. The monument features an obelisk, flanked by urns, on a tall, rectangular pedestal.
Inscription
Consecrated to the memory / of / Mrs. Mary Williams / who died June, 1788, in the / 66th year of her age. / And / Mrs. Alice Pitcher / who died Dec. 23d 1805, aged / 67 Years, 5 Months, and 21 Days (Below): Stay, gentle spirit, stay. Can nature find / No charms to hold the once unfetter?d mind? (Note): In both inscription reserves, the penciled guidelines are still visible). //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Length With Frame
19 1/8"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
19 1/8"
Historical Owner
#1979.604.3 Gift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family
Owner
Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, VA
Owner Private
Colonial Williamsburg