Memorial Painting for Sarah Burgat, 1826
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Watercolor (Painting)
Date Made
21 September 1826
Subject Date
10 June 1826
Creators
Creator Notes
Probably made in Paris, Stark County, Ohio or Paris, Kentucky.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.289
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Watercolor (Paint)
Technique
Watercolor painting (Technique)
Color
Yellow (Color)
Blue
Green
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 15 in
Width: 12.5 in
Inscriptions
Sacred | to the | Memory of | Mrs. SARAH BURGERT [sic], | who departed this life June 10th 1826 | Aged | 28 years. | Not dead but Sleepeth | Paris, Sept 21st 1826 | J. Preble Script.
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