Bishop Hill: Bridal Box c. 1938

"Bishop Hill: Bridal Box" is a watercolor painting by Ethel Clarke, created around 1938. The artwork depicts a wooden box with intricate carvings. The top of the box features a floral design with the date 1829 carved into the wood. The bottom of the box showcases a more abstract pattern. The image highlights the craftsmanship of the original box, likely an heirloom from the Bishop Hill Colony, a Swedish-American community in Illinois. This painting serves as a visual record of a significant piece of folk art and history.