Hoffman, Catherine Jane (age 10)

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Maker
Hoffman, Catherine Jane (age 10)
Date made
1836
Origin
Poughkeepsie, NY US
Stitches
Cross, Stem, Outline
In Bolton & Co.
No Verse #328. 1826. Page 296.
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
House in center with a bird sitting on the roof. A weeping willow tree on either side. Another very small house, a pair of birds, floral sprays and a crown in background. Inscription and house, etc. are in a simple cartouche. Strawberry? border all 4 sides, with a large flower in each corner.
Inscription
Upon Life. / / Lord what is life tis like a flower / That blossoms and is gone / We see it flourish for an hour / With all its beauty on / But death comes like a wintry day / And cuts the pretty flower away / / Catherine Jane Hoffman Poughkeepsie August 31 1836 Aged 10 years //
Length Without Frame
16"
Length With Frame
19 1/4"
Width Without Frame
16"
Wdith With Frame
19 1/4"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Mrs. Charles H. Detwiller, Jr.