Retzer, Sarah (age 10)

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Maker
Retzer, Sarah (age 10)
Date made
1820
Origin
US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets. 2 narrow cross bands.
Inscription
The God of Life whose constant care / With Blessing crown each opening year. / My scanty span doth still prolong. / And wakes anew mine annual song. / How many precious souls are fled / To the vast regions of the dead, / Since to this day the changing sun / Thru highest yearly period run. / We yet survive but ? can say / Or through this year or month or day / I shall return this ? Thus far at least with death / that breath is thine eternal god / Tis thine to ? in my souls shade, / It holds its life from thee alone, / On earth or in the world unknown. / Sarah Retzer's Work Aged 10 years / 1820 May / 15 //
Length Without Frame
24 3/4"
Width Without Frame
20 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1960.9.114 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