1845 Friendship Tokens – Woven Paper Scalped Heart Shaped Pocket and Acrostic Verse, August 4th, 1845. SARAH E RIEB. School girl work with 6” x 6 ½” heart woven of pink and yellow paper – Inscribed Sarah Rieb , Marietta. The 4” x 6 5/8” acrostic verse reads:
S hepherd of Isreal, Thy fold extends
A round the dwelling of my youthful friend.
R ecipient of graces ‘O may she be
A n honor to her sex, the world, and Thee.
H er every step in wisdom’s paths direct,
E rase her sins, her soul from death projet
R eprove her when she errs, guide her aright,
I nfuse into her mind celestial lights
E xulting, may she triumph in the ends
B e Thou her God, her Father and her Friend.
August 4th '45
