Embroidery with Woman in Black Dress

Textile

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Rhode Island Historical Society

Tags

Permanent Collection, Needlework, Bereavement -- Psychological aspects

Description

Embroidery with woman in black dress and veil. Arm rests on memorial stone. Dog at base of stone, low trees and weeping willow in ground. Inscription to Charles Weeden, died 1816. Chenille, couching, French knots, satin, backstitch and seed stitch.

Context

Call Number: 1991.39

Acquisition

Accession

1991.39

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Samuel Burgess

Source (if not Accessioned)

Burgess, Dr. Samuel

Notes

Acquisition Date: 1991

Made/Created

Artist

Elizabeth Weeden Bartlett

Date made

1816 - 1820

Place

City/Town

Providence

State/Province

Rhode Island

Country

United States

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Call Number

Other Number

1991.39

Name/Title

Embroidery with Woman in Black Dress