Pratt, Relief (age 20) (born June 20, 1784-1849)

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Maker
Pratt, Relief (age 20) (born June 20, 1784-1849)
Origin
Shrewsbury (?) MA US
Stitches
Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Miss Liberty, holding an American flag, stands in a field next to a large monument with an urn on top that sits beneath a large willow tree. On the R rear of the monument an Indian with his head bowed leans weeping on the tomb. An angel flies above. In the background is a line of trees, and a man holding a spear pointed at an Indian.
Inscription
Sacred / to the memory of / G. Washington. / obt. Dec. 14. 1799 . / A E T. 68 YEARS //
Length Without Frame
20 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17 3/4"
Historical Owner
#20.6.28
Owner
Old Sturbridge Village, Sturbridge, MA
Owner Private
Old Sturbridge Village