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Mourning Picture

Collection Type

  • Art

GUSN

GUSN-41338

Description

Framed watercolor, weeping willows and pine trees surround a footed casket inscribed "Martin Robbins, died Octoer 9, 1792, ae 4 years, 3 months, 3 days".

Details

Descriptive Terms

funerary art
watercolors (paintings)
watercolors (paintings)
paper (fiber product)
Picture

Inscription

"Martin Robbins/Died October 9, 1792/AE 4 years, 3 months, 3 days" (Painted)

Additional Identification Number

A4095

Maker

Abigail Robbins
Miss Rowson's Academy for Young Ladies

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Ida F. and Caira Robbins and Miss Ellen A. R. Stone

Accession Number

1931.1454

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