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Mourning picture
American
about 1809
Object Place: Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave embroidered with silk; ink and color
Dimensions
53.3 x 68.6 cm (21 x 27 in.) (framed)
Credit Line
Gift of the Class of the Museum of Fine Arts in honor of Mrs. Angela B. Fischer and Mrs. Elizabeth B. Johnson, co-chairmen 1982-2000
Accession Number2000.975
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionEmbroidered memorial picture of two girls flanking the tomb of Capt. Mayo Gerrish, born November 17, 1768, died March 28, 1809, Age 41; willow trees on either side. Faces and arms of girls painted with color. Gold frame with reverse painted glass.