Williams, Frances

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Maker
Williams, Frances
Date made
1812
Origin
Providence, RI US
Stitches
Seed, Running, Back.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A girl shrouded in black weeps at a large urn on a pedestal, with an obelisk behind. A large willow is behind the monument. A print work silk memorial consists mostly of tiny seed stitches over (and under) a wash of black & gray watercolor.
Inscription
Sacred to the remains of / EDWARD WILLIAMS / who was born July 14th, 1799 and died Jan 16th, 1805 in the 6th year of his age. / And / GODFREY WILLIAMS / who was born March 20th, 1804 and died April 15th, 1811 aged 7 years / / (Written in ink on linen outside of the image area): By Frances Williams 1812
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Length With Frame
23"
Width Without Frame
20 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
27"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Purchased 2012 at Sotheby's Auction, collection of Betty Ring
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli
Name of School
Mary Balch's School, Providence, RI