(Near top): Tis sweet to meet but hard to part / From an esteemed friend / Tis sweet to meet with christ above / In joys that never end. / (At bottom): Ellen Keel Ampfield Aged 8 Years October 3rd 1850

Maker

Ampfield, Ellen Keel (age 8)

Date made

1850

Origin

Unknown

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Predominent Motif

Motifs of potted plants, birds, animals, sailing ships, small trees, flying angels. Near bottom a church with a tree on each side. Arcaded rose border all four sides.

Inscription

(Near top): Tis sweet to meet but hard to part / From an esteemed friend / Tis sweet to meet with christ above / In joys that never end. / (At bottom): Ellen Keel Ampfield Aged 8 Years October 3rd 1850

Length Without Frame

13 1/2"

Width Without Frame

13"

Original Frame

No

Historical Owner

#2003-007-053 Bequest of Frank DeMattos

Owner

Carpenter Museum, Rehoboth, MA