19th C. Pennsylvania Roses and Vines Watercolor on 1846 Bible Engraving antique carved wooden doll Clockwise from upper left

Clockwise from upper left

While it is almost concealed

who was responsible for writing many of the poems in it

according to this analysis

but it really has a marvelous object hood as a book

19th C. Pennsylvania Roses and Vines Watercolor on 1846 Bible Engraving antique carved wooden doll Clockwise from upper leftI wouldn't usually go for a Biblical engraving this one dating to 1846, representing a quote from Isaiah 43: 2 (When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee) but surrounded by hand painted roses and vines, it's right up my alley, and I love the combination juxtaposition, with the rosebuds feeling like promises of comfort indeed! Found in Pennsylvania, and though the painted flowers on it surely date to a bit later than the engraving,