NEEDLEWORK MEMORIAL TO MRS. ESTHER SWEET BY HER DAUGHTER NANCY SWEET.

The needlework has a central obelisk type monument with willow tree and grieving girl. A church is seen on the left side in a landscaped foreground. The monument has black stitch inscription “Consecrated to the remains of the best of Mother’s. Mrs Esther Sweet, who was born Dec. 23rd, 1778 and departed this life Oct. 3rd, 1811. In the 33rd year of her age and Elizabeth Richardson Sweet, who was born March 3rd, 1811 and departed this life November 3rd, 1811”. Housed in a lemon gold gilt wood frame with glass having a black border with “Nancy Sweet” at bottom. SIZE: Sight: 20″ x 23-1/2″. Overall 24″ x 27-1/4″. CONDITION: There is some staining on the glass underneath with water stains to monument and across needlework. Stitching and background are intact. 52000-2 (800-1,200) – Lot 2278

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2278	$484.00	NEEDLEWORK MEMORIAL TO MRS. ESTHER SWEET BY HER DAUGHTER NANCY SWEET. The needlework has a central obelisk type monument with willow tree and grieving girl. A church is seen on the left side in a landscaped foreground. The monument has black stitch inscription “Consecrated to the remains of the best of Mother’s. Mrs Esther Sweet, who was born Dec. 23rd, 1778 and departed this life Oct. 3rd, 1811. In the 33rd year of her age and Elizabeth Richardson Sweet, who was born March 3rd, 1811 and departed this life November 3rd, 1811”. Housed in a lemon gold gilt wood frame with glass having a black border with “Nancy Sweet” at bottom. SIZE: Sight: 20″ x 23-1/2″. Overall 24″ x 27-1/4″. CONDITION: There is some staining on the glass underneath with water stains to monument and across needlework. Stitching and background are intact. 52000-2 (800-1,200) – Lot 2278 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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NEEDLEWORK MEMORIAL TO MRS. ESTHER SWEET BY HER DAUGHTER NANCY SWEET.