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Title(s):
In loving memory of Lucy Hudson, of Askew Green, Witherslack, Westmorland : who died Feb. 26th, 1885, at Staveley, aged 73 years.
Published/Created:
England, [1885?]
Physical Description:
1 drawing : graphite, with pen and black ink ; sheet 18 x 11 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
HD9999 .H83 1885 Box
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
[Request]
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Notes:
The drawing is accompanied by a small envelope containing a lock of "Lucy's hair when she was 8." The envelope is addressed to Mrs. Wilson, Castle Lodge (probably Anne Wilson, 1838-1909).
The drawing reproduces the headstone of Lucy Hudson, with the tombstone inscription written in black ink. There are two notes at the foot of the drawing: (in graphite) "Limestone plinth & blue slate slab"; (in black ink) "Lucy's choice."
Subject Terms:
Hudson, Lucy, 1811 or 1812–1885.
Sepulchral monuments.
Wilson, Anne, 1838–1909.
Form/Genre:
Graphite drawings.
Human hair.
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