William Parsons Winchester Dana
Heart's Ease
Dated: 1863

A convalescent child lying in bed, propped up with big pillows, flowers strewn all around her, and a small bouquet in her hands. Additional flowers are on the nightstand. Wild pansy are the most common among the flowers, and the type of pansy is one called "Heart's Ease."
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