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 BoxYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
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."