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Charlotte Bicknell

Mourning Embroidered Picture, 1808

Description

Maker

  • Charlotte Bicknell, 1775-1864, American

Title

Mourning Embroidered Picture

Year

1808

Medium

Silk satin weave with silk embroidery and watercolor

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk,
  • watercolor

Techniques

  • stem stitch,
  • embroidery,
  • embroidering,
  • embroidered,
  • satin stitch,
  • running stitch,
  • darning stitch,
  • satin weave

Dimensions

52.1 x 54.6 cm (20 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

On monument:Inscribed to the remains of Mrs. Sabra D. Ellis who died August 19th, 1798, in the 20th year of her age. Remainder of inscription:O how I love to view the stately frame,This dear memorial of the best lov'd name!

Place

Rhode Island

Type

  • Textiles

Credit

Gift of the Estate of Charlotte Parsons

Object Number

33.056

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

These Golden Arts

June 18 - August 14, 1993

Related

POLLACK & Associates, designer

Cascade, Spring 2007
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POLLACK & Associates, designer

Cascade, Spring 2007

POLLACK & Associates, designer

Cascade, Spring 2007

POLLACK & Associates, designer

Cascade, Spring 2007

POLLACK & Associates, designer

Cascade, Spring 2007

POLLACK & Associates, designer

Cascade, Spring 2007

POLLACK & Associates, designer

Cascade, Spring 2007

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