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Maker
Unknown
Date made
1876
Origin
US
Stitches
Satin, Tent, Back
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Paper
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Sampler was made for the 100 year centennial celebration of the United States. The original and new flags are displayed in front of the flags of England. Poles with stars are displayed around the liberty bell. Below is a arrow point crossed with a laurel spray and at the bottom is the arrow shaft.
Inscription
(Across the top) L I B E R T Y (At the bottom) 1776 1876 (Around the edges L to R): NORTH CAROLINA NEW JERSEY GEORGIA MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS NEW YORK CONNECTICUT DELAWARE PENNSYLVANIA VIRGINIA SOUTH CAROLINA //
Length Without Frame
14"
Width Without Frame
10 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1969-288-204 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA