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Attributed to Jane Otis Prior, (1803–?), “Mourning Piece for Captain Mathew Prior and His Son B…
Mourning Piece for Captain Mathew Prior and His Son Barker
Attributed to Jane Otis Prior, (1803–?), “Mourning Piece for Captain Mathew Prior and His Son B…
Attributed to Jane Otis Prior, (1803–?), “Mourning Piece for Captain Mathew Prior and His Son Barker,” Bath or Portland, Maine, c. 1815–1822, Watercolor, pencil, and ink on silk, 13 5/8 × 17 3/8 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Museum purchase, 1992.25.1. Photo by Gavin Ashworth.
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Mourning Piece for Captain Mathew Prior and His Son Barker

Artist ((1803–?))
Possibly createdBath, Maine, United States
Possibly createdPortland, Maine, United States
Date1815–1822
MediumWatercolor, pencil, and ink on silk
Dimensions13 5/8 x 17 3/8 "
Frame: 17 1/2 x 21 1/4 x 1 1/2 "
Credit LineEva and Morris Feld Folk Art Acquisition Fund
Accession number1992.25.1
ClassificationTextiles
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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