American Theorem by Jerusha Holmes (ME, 1804-1899), dated 1821

Watercolor on velvet depicting bowl of fruit to include grapes and pineapple with foliage, presented under the original églomisé glass reading "By Jerusha Holmes 1821." and housed in a gilt wood frame.

Granddaughter of Job Holmes (Plymouth, MA 1728-1800), a Mayflower descendent, Jerusha Rawson Holmes was born January 22, 1804 in Oxford County, Maine, to James Holmes (1759-1827) of Plymouth County, MA and Jerusha Rawson (1769-1848) of Worcester County, MA. Both Job's and James' births are listed in Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol.II and their military service in the Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolutionary War.

A photo of a 19th century family record sampler accompanies the theorem.

SS 17.5 x 19.5 in.: DOA 19.25 x 21.25 in.

Estate of the Late Jean Curtin-Stults of Georgetown, Maine, a prominent folk art and Americana collector.

Age discoloration; bottom stitched to board; areas of soiling; very minor surface loss to small areas visible when held to light out of frame.

$500 - 1,000