Davis family member

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Davis family member
Date made
ca. 1820-1826
Origin
Kittery, ME US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A young woman stands beside a huge tomb with an urn on its top. A large willow tree on the R and an oak tree on the L. A pond with swans, a field with a town in the distance and the sea with a sailing ship are visible. The tomb is dedicated to three females: mother and sisters? Sky is painted with watercolor.
Inscription
Sacred / TO THE MEMORY OF / HARRIET DAVIS / ????? / EUNICE DAVIS / ??????? / NANCY DAVIS / ???? //
Length Without Frame
21 1/2"
Width Without Frame
24 3/4"
Historical Owner
#B.70.53 Gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Owner
Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend, Houston, TX
Owner Private
Museum of Fine Arts, Bayou Bend