Horse and Sulky

A note originally attached to this painting and presently in the collection of Barbara Holdridge reads, James Patterson. Horse's name Prince. Scene Coldwater, New York. Another note signed by Emma Iles, Seymour, Connecticut, and dated 1 September 1932 reads, Picture of Late James Patterson, Sr., of Cold Spring on Hudson New York James Patterson, Jr. of Alaska or, Harold Riggs Grandson or Hiers [sic] who are interested in same.