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(Description taken from Betty Ring's auction catalogue Januarary 2012 at Sotheby's) JAMES DIMON MARY BALCH'S SCHOOL, PROVIDENCE, RI c.1810 Embroidered mourning picture worked in silk and paint on a silk ground 7 3/4 in. x 5 1/2 inches. Inscribed JD and In Memory of/ James Dimon/ who died on/ the Coast/ of Africa and Jan. 24th/ 1807 in the/ 21st year of/ his age. EXHIBITED: American Needlework Treasures: Samplers and Embroideries from the Collection of Betty Ring at the Museum of American Folk Art (fig. 148); Let Virtue Be a Guide to Thee: Needlework in the Education of Rhode Island Women, 1730-1830 (fig. 87) NOTE: The work on this unusual miniature memorial is typical of Mary Balch's school. James Dimon was from Bristol, Rhode Island. ESTIMATE with 25% buyers premium $6,250 - $10,000 Special Offering: Sold To discuss or purchase this item call (860) 388-6809 or email: Hubers@Antiquesamplers.com Click to return to index of Betty Ring's collection