About this artwork
The inscription on this mourning sampler commemorates the deaths of Nicholas (1767–1797) and Mary Bullock (died 1802). It is likely that was was stitched by either Mary or Louise (Louisa) Winsor, daughters of Mary Bullock Winsor (1767-1816) and Nicholas Winsor (1767-1797). The family connection and style of this piece, and other related works, link it to Mary Balch’s school in Providence. The inclusion of the trumpeting angels indicates that this piece is among the earliest mourning embroideries made at the school. Silk on silk embroidery demonstrated advances needlework skills for a young women. This memorial sampler, along with other types of mourning art, is not a morbid tribute, but rather a beautiful and sophisticated expression of sentiment for the dearly departed.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Textiles
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Artist
- Mary Balch's School
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Title
- Mourning Sampler
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Place
- Rhode Island (Object made in:)
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Date
- Made 1800–1820
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Medium
- Silk, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave; embroidered with silk and silk chenille in split, surface satin, and stem stitches; couching
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Dimensions
- 42.2 × 58.8 cm (16 1/2 × 23 1/8 in.)
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Credit Line
- The Art Institute of Chicago, Department of Textiles Collection
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Reference Number
- 1971.146
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/36076/manifest.json
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