F., S. G.

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Maker
F., S. G.
Date made
1831-1835
Origin
Sweden
In Bolton & Co.
No
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both missing the J and V. Numbers 1-9. Various cross bands. In the center area a large bird on the L and a basket of flowers on the R with a large rose cross band between. A the bottom two scenes: On the L, several cottages with surrounding trees, a small pond in front where a boy sits fishing. On the R: a man walk in the woods, he is holding a dog who is wanting to charge a large animal (bear? or large mountain lion?) who is eyeing a sitting dog on the bottom R. Flower and leaf border all four sides.
Inscription
S G F Fodd Den 19 February 1825 Mar 7 1831
Length Without Frame
11 7/8"
Width Without Frame
16 1/8"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1960.9.75 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