AMERICAN NEEDLEWORK MOURNING PICTURE, DICKINSON
poss. Abby Wright School, South Hadley, Massachusetts
Elizabeth Betsey Dickinson, (Amherst, Mass June 1790 - d. May 1849) born to Aaron Dickinson and Eleanor Morton.
In Memory of Capt Aaron Dickinson who departed this life April the 24 - 1802 in the 52 year of his age And Eleanor Dickinson his wife who Departed this life November 16: 1790 in the 32 year of her age (written in brown ink on paper applied to tomb)
needlework on silk, velvet ground at bottom, oval image 13" by 11.75", black/gilt eglomise mat, period frame
Geneology information included.
Some loose threads in tombstone.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Realized: $2,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 77 : AMERICAN NEEDLEWORK MOURNING PICTURE, DICKINSON
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