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NEEDLEWORK MOURNING PICTURE

Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
NEEDLEWORK MOURNING PICTURE
Attributed To a Student in the Saunders and Beach Academy
Dorchester, Massachusetts Circa 1795
Silk on Silk 15 by 11 ¾ inches

Reference: For a full discussion of the Saunders and Beach Academy in Dorchester, see Betty Ring's Girlhood Embroidery; American Samplers & Pictorial Needlework 1650-1850, pages 94 through 99. For a similar embroidered picture made by Sally Austin of the Saunders and Beach Academy, see American Needlework Treasures: Samplers and Silk Embroideries from the collection of Betty Ring, page 72, number 118.

Item number 4388

More Information

Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1795
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	4388
Incollect Reference #:	630373

Dimensions

W.	11.75 in;	H.	15 in;
W.	29.85 cm;	H.	38.1 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.