Description: DETAILSAn antique, silk embroidery mourning picture featuring a weeping woman standing under a willow tree weeping, as she leans on a memorial grave marker. Worked in silk threads on a silk ground with watercolor details. Possibly as a memorial for Abraham Adams who died August 20, 1791 at age 15 in Rowley, Essex County, Massachusetts. Circle of Miss Rowson's Academy for Young Ladies (Boston/Medford/Newton, Massachusetts, 1797-1822). STYLEFolk Art MEDIUMSilk threads FRAMINGGilt gesso frame PLACE OF ORIGINNew England, United States MAKERUnidentified MARKSDedication: To the Memory / of / A. Adams Obt. / August 1791 / Aged 15 Years / Lovly (sic) in Death / the / Beautuous (sic) / Ruin Lay. From the poem Night-Thoughts, by Edward Young (1742-45), which was later illustrated by William Blake (1795-97). PERIODEarly 19th century DATECirca 1810 DIMENSIONSWidth 14.75 Depth 2.25 Height 17.75 inchesSight: Width 10.75 Height 13 inches
Price: 4950 USD
Location: Denver, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-16T13:30:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 90 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Origin: Folk Art
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: silk
Unit Quantity: 1
Age: 1800-1849
