Wilkinson, Eliza

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Maker
Wilkinson, Eliza
Date made
1803
Origin
Providence, RI US
Stitches
Satin, Couched Chenille, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A woman dressed in black weeps at a large tomb with an urn on the top set on a grassy knoll. A weeping willow over hangs the scene. Two smaller trees on R and another single tree on L.
Inscription
(On tomb): Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Chloe / Wilkinson who died December 13th, 1797 / aged 33 years, 5 months and 29 days / / (At the bottom)); Wrought by Eliza Wilkinson 1803 //
Length Without Frame
17"
Length With Frame
19 1/2"
Width Without Frame
18"
Wdith With Frame
21 3/4"
Original Frame
Yes
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Elizabeth Hodges Beeuwkes*
Name of School
Mary Balch School, Providence, RI