Child, Lucy

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Child, Lucy
Date made
1800
Origin
Washington, DC US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Outline.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Satin
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In front of a large weeping willow tree a tomb with an urn that bears the Masonic emblem on top and a flying bird above. Inner and outer saw tooth border with an arcaded strawberry border between.
Inscription
(Verse above is not legible). On tomb: G.W. / (Below): Where still as your guardian he'll ever preside / In virtue and goodness the peace star and guide / While each Columbian heart while under the sun / ??? ??? engraved the name of W A S H I N G T O N //
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
11 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1922.4.1 Gift of Lucy A. Metcalf
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society