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Mourning Embroidery. Early 19th century.

Mourning embroideries were very popular with embroiderers in America and became fashionable during the first years of the 19th century.
In this scene a large monument with a classical urn is inscribed with the name Wentin and set amongst a country landscape with a large house and formal driveway. The figure of a fashionably dressed mourning female stands beside it with her hat pulled low over her face.
Worked in a mixture of wool and silk and contained within a magnificent broad period mahogany frame.
Possibly American.

Framed Size: 67 x 84 cm. (26 x 33 ins.)