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Yvonne Slate- George Washington Woolwork

 Collection — Item: 1
Collection number: MS-45

Scope and Contents

A damaged large framed Woolwork of the Gilbert Stuart portrait of George Washington was gifted to Valdosta State University and Special Collections.  After several years, chemisty student Ann K Williams and Deborah Davis did conservation work on the Woolwork.  The mold stains were removed and the portrait reframed.  It is now hanging in the stairwell of Ashley Hall.

Dates

  • 1870-1900
  • Acquired: 2006-08-02

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1.00 artifact

Language

English

Source of Acquisition

signed by Paul Riggs on behalf of Yvonne Slate

Method of Acquisition

signed deed of gift by Paul Riggs. There is also a letter of acknowledgement from Scott Sikes of the Foundation.

Title
Archon Finding Aid Title
Status
Completed
Author
Deborah S. Davis
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
eng

Revision Statements

  • 2020-04-04: Revised for DACS compliance by Douglas Carlson.

Repository Details

Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)