Smyth, G.

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Maker
Smyth, G.
Date made
1796
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A poem about the winter season (one of four) done in an undulating cartouche.
Inscription
Winter / See Winter comes, to rule the varied year, / With all his rising train of clouds, & storms, / Yet little think the gay licentious proud, / How many pine in want and dungeon glooms, / Or feel the sad variety of pains / Ye good distrust suport lifes pressure still, / The storms of Wintry Time will quickly pass / And one unbounded spring encircle all. // (one of four)
Length Without Frame
10 5/8"
Width Without Frame
8 7/8"
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
#1997.7.6 Martha Clawson Reed Collection
Owner
Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Owner Private
Vassar College Loeb Art Center