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Maker
Unknown
Date made
Late 18th century
Origin
Scotland
Stitches
Cross, Whip, Stem, Rice, Faggot, Eyelet, Rococo, Blanket, Chain, Encroaching Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool, Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: all missing J, #4 ends with T, W, #5 ends with I. Numbers 1-5 and 6-9. Simple stitched lines. A few small motifs. At the bottom a three flower plant in the center, a tulip in a vase on each side and two small flower motifs. Reversing arcaded small red flower border all four sides.
Inscription
????????? AGED nine YEARS //
Length Without Frame
17 1/4"
Width Without Frame
8"
Historical Owner
#1969-288-302 Whitman Sampler Collection, Pet Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art