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Maker
Unknown
Date made
1799
Origin
Albany, NY US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
A very long poem of fourteen stanzas commemorating the passing of George Washington. A small willow tree at the top R with other trees at the top and on the sides. A wave type border on the sides with leaves.
Inscription
ON THE DEATH of / GENERAL WASHINGTON / Written in Albany during the ringing of / the Bells and the discharge of Cannon / at the news of his death ........ Albany Dec. 23, 1799 / (Followed by 14 verses //
Length Without Frame
20 1/2"
Width Without Frame
24 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1991.16 Purchased from Benson Antiques Ontario Canada in 1990
Owner
Albany Institute of History & Art, Albany, NY
Owner Private
Albany Institute of History & Art