- 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.