Rose Painting on Wood

Object/Artifact

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Wildwood Historic Center

Front view

Front view

Name/Title

Rose Painting on Wood

Entry/Object ID

1986.090.204

Description

Oil painting of pink, dark burgundy and light pink roses on wooden board supposedly done by Harriet Hershey. Border done in green. Wire hanger on back.

Context

Items like this were done by amateur artists from 1880 to 1900. Internet sale of similar item in 2020 was $174.

Collection

Wildwood Historic Center [primary collection]

Acquisition

Accession

1986.090

Source or Donor

090 Lucy Eastman

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Artist

Harriet Hershey

Dimensions

Width

9 in

Length

22 in

Location

Wall

West Wall

Room

Pantry

Floor

First Floor

Building

Wildwood House

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good