The Needlework Mourning Picture Postcard features an embroidered scene of a woman weeping at George Washington’s tomb, marked by a large stone and urn under a willow, while a man with a cane stands solemnly beside her.

Needlework Mourning Picture Postcard

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The Needlework Mourning Picture Postcard features an embroidered scene of a woman weeping at George Washington’s tomb, marked by a large stone and urn under a willow, while a man with a cane stands solemnly beside her.
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  • The Needlework Mourning Picture Postcard features an embroidered scene of a woman weeping at George Washington’s tomb, marked by a large stone and urn under a willow, while a man with a cane stands solemnly beside her.
  • The Needlework Mourning Picture Postcard from the Museum of the American Revolution features space for your message, address, and stamp. The bottom left displays the museum’s logo and info alongside George Washington memorial needlework art.
Needlework Mourning Picture Postcard

Needlework Mourning Picture Postcard

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Needlework Mourning Picture Postcard

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This postcard features a needlework mourning picture from the Museum's collection, created in response to George Washington's death on December 14, 1799. Probably stitched by a young woman on silk fabric painted by Philadelphia artist Samuel Folwell, the picture combines symbols of America — an eagle — with emblems of grief, including a weeping willow and urn. Young women often created such pictures at schools for girls and young ladies, demonstrating their skill, refinement, and gentility. When displayed in the parlor, these needlework pieces served as both personal memorials and markers of the family's social standing. 
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