Barton, Ann

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Maker
Barton, Ann
Date made
1800
Origin
Providence, RI US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Satin
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Chenille
Predominent Motif
A weeping willow stands on a grassy knoll overhangs a tomb with two urns. A laurel wreath atop each. No border.
Inscription
(On the tombstone): Sacred to the memory of Benjamin(?) / and David Barton ( verse ) / (at the bottom): Work by Ann Barton Providence Oct 1800
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17"
Historical Owner
#1840.1.14 Bequest of Rev. George Cushman
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI