From collection Mount Desert Island Historical Society - Textiles Collection
Rev. John Rogers Tomb
Embroidered picture of the Rev. John Roger’s tomb under a willow tree in a dark wood frame with a gold border. Inscription of headstone reads, “ Died Oct 6th, 1782. Rev. John Rogers he is not dead but sleepeth”. Sewn by Sally Trask. On the back of the frame, “Given to me by my mother as a wedding present CFM”. See object file for more information. 1860
Details
circa 1782
13.75" h 11.5" w
MDIHS: Sound School House Archive Storage, Flat File #2; Drawer #6
06/14/2011
08/21/2014
Picture, Needlework; Rev. John Rogers Tomb; Embroidered picture of the Rev. John Roger’s tomb under a willow tree in a dark wood frame with a gold border. Inscription of headstone reads, “ Died Oct 6th, 1782. Rev. John Rogers he is not dead but sleepeth”. Sewn by Sally Trask. On the back of the frame, “Given to me by my mother as a wedding present CFM”. See object file for more information.
09/19/2024
