- 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