The needlework has a central obelisk type monument with willow tree and grieving girl. A church is seen on the left side in a landscaped foreground. The monument has black stitch inscription “Consecrated to the remains of the best of Mother’s. Mrs Esther Sweet, who was born Dec. 23rd, 1778 and departed this life Oct. 3rd, 1811. In the 33rd year of her age and Elizabeth Richardson Sweet, who was born March 3rd, 1811 and departed this life November 3rd, 1811”. Housed in a lemon gold gilt wood frame with glass having a black border with “Nancy Sweet” at bottom. SIZE: Sight: 20″ x 23-1/2″. Overall 24″ x 27-1/4″. CONDITION: There is some staining on the glass underneath with water stains to monument and across needlework. Stitching and background are intact. 52000-2 (800-1,200)