Patch, Louisa Warren (age 12)

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Patch, Louisa Warren (age 12)
Date made
1820
Origin
New Salem, MA US
In Bolton & Co.
No Verse #53. Circa 1808. Page 262.
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase script ends with X. Simple stitched lines. At the bottom three 2-story houses each with 2 chimneys. Fences and trees between each. All done in a stitched central square with a wide flower and leaf border all four sides.
Inscription
When soon or late, we reach that coast / O'er life's rough ocean driven / May we rejoice no wanderer lost / / A family in heaven. / (At the bottom): Louisa W Patch aged 12 years //
Length Without Frame
16"
Length With Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
16"
Wdith With Frame
18"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Inherited
Owner
Private collector