Ogden, Elizabeth Howel (age 9)

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Maker
Ogden, Elizabeth Howel (age 9)
Date made
1833
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Chain, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A listing of births and deaths. A swag across the top with three flower motifs at bottom R and a floral design on the bottom L. Arcaded border all four sides with small roses on both sides, baskets of flowers across the top and strawberries across the bottom.
Inscription
A Family Reccord / James Ogden was born October 5th 1782 / Lydia Minch was born January 22d 1793 / They was married. These are Their Children / Elizabeth Howel born Dec 10th 1824 / James and Daniel was born APril 23. 1827 / And Died May 21 the same year / Adaline and Amanda born May 23, 1829 / Amanda Died Sept 2 1832 / Lydia Minch in Aug 1833 / / (Near the bottom L): TO God Who reigns above the skies / Our Father and our friend / To him let all our vows be Paid / And all our Prayer ascend / Tis he who claims our youthful hearts / He loves to hear us pray / By night we'll think upon his love / And Prais him evry day / (On the R): This was made by E H Ogden in the summer of 1833 when in the 9 year of her age. / (At the bottom R): another two lines but illegible.
Length Without Frame
17 1/4"
Length With Frame
22 5/8"
Width Without Frame
17 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
23 3/8"
Historical Owner
#1969-288-567 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art