(Between two columns and below an arch): In memory of / Samuel Gooch / who died Dec 1 1822 at sea aged 16 yrs / In memory of John Gooch / who died Sept 12 1830 Aged 18 years / These lovely sons to parents dear / Did find an early grave / One in the bosom of the earth / The other in the wave / In distant climes though now thy sleep / Yet when the dead shall rise / Both sea and land shall yield their trust / To meet in yonder skies / Wrought by Olive G. Gooch aged 10 years / Wells Oct 1 ?? //

Maker

Gooch, Olive G. (age 10)

Date made

ca. 1830-1835

Origin

Wells, ME US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

4 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J. Various cross bands. Numbers 1-10. Reversing arcaded border with various flowers up both sides and across the top.

Inscription

(Between two columns and below an arch): In memory of / Samuel Gooch / who died Dec 1 1822 at sea aged 16 yrs / In memory of John Gooch / who died Sept 12 1830 Aged 18 years / These lovely sons to parents dear / Did find an early grave / One in the bosom of the earth / The other in the wave / In distant climes though now thy sleep / Yet when the dead shall rise / Both sea and land shall yield their trust / To meet in yonder skies / Wrought by Olive G. Gooch aged 10 years / Wells Oct 1 ?? //

Length Without Frame

21.5"

Width Without Frame

17"

Owner

Androscoggin Historical Society, Auburn, ME

Owner Private

Androscoggin Historical Society