Moss, Margaret (age 11)

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Maker
Moss, Margaret (age 11)
Date made
1825
Origin
Philadelphia, PA US
Stitches
Satin, Cross, Stem, Chain, Buttonhole
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 199
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A rural landscape with a three story house, willow trees, cows, a shepherd with a flock of sheep, skep (beehive), children playing and a man and woman standing. Above the house is a large eagle with a banner reading "E Pluribus Unum" . Angels and stars. Arcaded passion flower border all four sides.
Inscription
(Above the eagle): E Pluribus Unum / (In a small flower cartouch on L): Elizabeth Wiert / Aged 80 Died / 1825 / (In small flower cartouche on R): Margaret Moss / Aged 11 Years / 1825
Length Without Frame
27 9/16"
Width Without Frame
26"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1974-42-8 Bequest of Rosalie Coe from the Coe collection
Bolton & Co. Page
199
Owner
Cooper Hewitt Museum, New York, NY
Owner Private
Cooper Hewitt Museum