Waring, Grace Harrison

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Maker
Waring, Grace Harrison
Date made
ca. 1826
Origin
Emmitsburg, MD US
Stitches
French knots, Running, Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A large tomb with an urn with a cross on the top. Weeping willow tree and several oak trees and a background of trees and other memorial stones. Sky painted in watercolor. Made at Saint Joseph's Academy, Emmitsburg, MD.
Inscription
Sacred / in the / Honor / of / / / H. WARING / who died / 28 May 1828 / age 48 / / R. I. P. //
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector
Name of School
Saint Joseph's Academy, Emmitsburg, MD