Gold, Elizabeth (age 9)

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Maker
Gold, Elizabeth (age 9)
Date made
1813
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Two large pine trees at the top with angels in the center, flying birds and various flower motifs. In the center a basket with flowers, beautiful flying birder, an arched cupola on both sides. At the bottom a three story building centered with decorative trees with birds, animals and people on both sides on a green lawn. Arcaded flower border all four sides.
Inscription
(In a cartouche in the center: Awake my Soul stretch every nerve, / And press with Vigour on; / A heavenly Race demands thy Zeal, / And an immortal Crown / (At the bottom): Elizabeth Gold. Her Work in the 9th Year of her AGe. in 1813.
Length Without Frame
14"
Width Without Frame
18"
Historical Owner
#1997.7.54 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
Owner
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Owner Private
Vassar College Loeb Art Center