Sunday, April 11, 2010

Mixed Media Monday - Hello Dolly

Our theme at Mixed Media Monday is to be "Hello Dolly". I decided to honor the wife of our fourth president, Dolley Madison. Dolley's first husband and a son died of yellow fever, and she later married James Madison, who was 17 years her senior. Dolley later also filled the role of hostess for President Thomas Jefferson, who was a widower. She was a strong woman, who left her mark on U.S. history. Hello, Dolley!!!

27 comments:

  1. You've done just an excellent job on this! It looks great!

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  2. Now, why didn't I think of that!!!
    Fabulous!

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  3. What a wonderful piece, Bev. I'm sure Dolly would be thrilled to be honoured in this way! I knew nothing of her, so it was an interesting read for me as well! Diane

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  4. What a great idea - I love it! It is such a beautiful and unique piece for the theme! Thank you too for your sweet comments, Kristin xo

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  5. sweet vintage..love the rich colors

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  6. lovely doll! beautiful piece!

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  7. So really beautiful Bev.
    Lovely doll.

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  8. never heard of her (well, i hope that is forgiven to a not-american), thanks for the lesson...
    your contribution is great, as always!

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  9. I'm English and confess I'd not heard of her either but this seems a wonderful means of honouring Dolley. Beautiful :-)

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  10. thank you for the history lesson! It's great this - we get to look at beautiful creations and learn something too!

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  11. nice take on the theme and a beautifully vintage looking piece... well done

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  12. What a great idea, and a lovely piece :)

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  13. What a fantastic tribute Bev. Love the story to go with it as well!!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  14. Thank you, Bev, for the history lesson. I had no idea that Dolley Madison filled the role of hostess for Thomas Jefferson! What an interesting tidbit. Awesome tribute piece! Hugs & Smiles, Terri xoxo (aks Marsha!) :-)

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  15. Hello, Dolly! It's great to see you back where you belong! Bev, I love your "out of left field" take on the theme - so unexpected and so apt. Fantastic artwork, great idea.

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  16. A magnificent piece Bev, and such an interesting take.

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  17. This is stunning, great composition.

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  18. Hi Bev, What a great interpretation of the theme! Great to recognize the sometimes unsung heros of the White House! ~Sharon

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  19. What a fantastic tribute for Dolley. Beautiful collage creation, and thank you for the story!
    Hugs Anja

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  20. Hi Bev....I love this...so much depth and the colours are fantastic!!!

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