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Picture

Collection Type

  • Art

Date

1880-1915

GUSN

GUSN-51008

Description

Horizontal format, with a motto enclosed by a wreath of fern fronds, clover, maple and assorted leaves. It is in white on a speckled blue/grey background (looks like a negative). It is in a marbled and gilt molded frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pictures (two-dimensional representations)
boards (flat objects)
painting (coating)
religions (concept)
wreaths (costume accessories)
Bristol
Board
Painted
Wreath
Religion
PICTURE

Inscription

The motto on the front reads: GOD IS LOVE. On the back is: Vener .

Associated Building

Original to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm (Newbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10.125 x 22.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Amelia W. Little

Accession Number

1986.624

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