To the Memory of

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg American, 1840 - 1867

PublisherPublished by Kelloggs & Thayer American, 1846 - 1847

PublisherPublished by D. Needham American, 1808 - 1888

Date1845-1846

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 8 3/8 x 12 7/8in. (21.3 x 32.7cm)
Sheet (height x width): 9 3/4 x 13 3/4in. (24.8 x 34.9cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

DescriptionA girl wearing a black dress kneels at the left of a marble monument with a stepped rectangular base surmounted by an urn or lamp. The girl's hands are clasped, as if in prayer. A small boy and a small girl stand at the right. The boy wears a double-breasted jacket with a full skirt and trousers. He holds a cap in his left hand. His right hand rests on his head. The small girl's right hand rests on his shoulder. She wears a black dress and pantalets. A wicker basket of flowers is on her left arm. Flowers, including roses, grow at the left and right and behind the monument. A weeping willow is at the left. Vines grow on a leafy tree at the right. A lake is in the background. A church and high hills or mountains are on the far shore.

Object number1938.33.1

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title near center of image, "TO THE / MEMORY / OF"; beneath title, in ink: "Marci D. Ingalls / Missionary to Burmah. / Sailed, Sept. 19th 1835. / Died at Maulmain in Burmah, / Nov. 9th 1845. / Children of Marcia D. Ingalls. / Died. / Austin, aged 3 years & 6 months. / Robert D. aged 1 year. / Sarah Elvira, aged 3 years." Upper left, in pencil, "49738".

On verso, in pencil: lower right, accession number; lower right, "Drw 36".

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