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Calm as the Summers Evening Sun . . .

Mary Wills

Calm as the Summers Evening Sun . . .

1820

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Mary Wills

Calm as the Summers Evening Sun . . .

1820

Physical Qualities Natural linen, silk embroidery threads, 27 3/4 x 24 5/8 in. (70.5 x 62.5 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Francis White, from the Collection of Mrs. Miles White, Jr.
Object Number 1973.76.344
Wreath enclosing maker's name and date; central 4-line verse 'Calm as the summers evening sun..' Needs conservation--can't get the machine to post status flag-why?
Baltimore Museum of Art by gift, 1973; Nancy Brewster (Mrs. Frances White) by inheritance; Virginia Purviance Bonsal (Mrs. Miles White, Jr.).

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Mary Wills

2000–2000

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