Griffin, Matilda (age 9)

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Maker
Griffin, Matilda (age 9)
Date made
1818
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Long-armed cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J and U, and lowercase missing the J and Z and has the old style S. Some double letters. At the end of the last alphabet: rfmtyuoica / Numbers 1-12. Simple stitched lines. Diamond motifs, a heart and a few others. Simple border all four sides.
Inscription
1818 Matilda Griffin Her ZamPler / / Matilda Griffin Born May 4th 1799
Length Without Frame
7 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-66 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art