Putnam ?

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Maker
Putnam ?
Date made
ca. 1816
Origin
Danvers, MA or York, ME US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Large tomb with an urn on top in the center below a large weeping willow tree. A large oak tree on R. A lawn with flowers and bushes at the bottom.
Inscription
In memory of / James F. Putnam / ob at St. Pierres, (Mart) 11th Nov. 1816 / aged 25 / Short are all joys that flourish here below / And dearest friends from our bosom go / but He who gives and takes is Lord of all / then yield each blessing at his sovereign call.
Length Without Frame
53.8cm
Width Without Frame
47.9cm
Historical Owner
#1981.234
Owner
Museums of Old York, York, ME
Owner Private
Museums of Old York