Byett, Louisa

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Maker
Byett, Louisa
Date made
1819
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A large building (castle (?) ) at center bottom, a potted plant and a soldier on both sides. Eight pointed stars, crowns, small trees, baskets of flowers, dogs, angels. Reversing arcaded strawberry and carnation border all four sides.
Inscription
Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand. / As the first efforts of an infants hand. / And while her fingers oer this canvas move. / Engage her tender heart to seek thy love. / With thy dear children let her share apart, / And write thy name thy self upon her heart. / Then when the last sad morn of life shall come. / May angels waft her to that heavenly home. / The eternal bounty of thy cross to share, / And triumph in her dear Redeemer there. / Louisa Byett / 1819 //
Length Without Frame
15 1/8"
Width Without Frame
11 11/16"
Historical Owner
#1960.9.67 Gift of Mrs. James W. Packard (Elizabeth Gillmer, class of 1894)
Owner
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Owner Private
Vassar College Loeb Art Center