Engraving

Title:

In Memory of Samuel and Ann McConnell

Object Name:

Engraving

Object ID:

1995.584

Creator:

Robinson, Lewis (1793-1871)Engraver

Place of Origin:

Reading, VT

Date:

circa 1830

Description:

Engraving of mourning picture, by Lewis Robinson (1793-1860), c. 1830. Hand-colored engraving. Mourning picture in memory of Samuel (1739-1817) and Ann McConnell (1739-1829). Man stands in center wearing black coat and trousers, white waistcoat, white stock with high collared shirt. He is grieving; holding a handkerchief up to eyes and is leaning on monument at left. Woman wearing a black dress with white full sleeves. She is grieving; holding a handkerchief to her eyes as she comforts a small child. Grave stone has a funerary urn on top with the inscription: "[printed] In Memory of". Below that on the body of the stone: "[printed]Samuel McConnell. / died [manuscript] Dec 16th 1817 / aged 78 years / [printed] Ann McConnell. / died [manuscript] June 2nd 1829 / in the 90th year of her age." Weeping willow-type trees on left and right with greenery.Under illustration at the center printed: "Though we die yet we shall live again." In the lower right corner under illustration: "Published by Lewis Robinson, Reading VT". Unframed.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-9.15 W-11.8 inches

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society Collection

People:

McConnell, Ann (1739-1829), McConnell, Samuel (1739-1817), Robinson, Lewis (1793-1871)

Subjects:

Death, Mourning