Myers, Louisa L. (age 9)

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Maker
Myers, Louisa L. (age 9)
Date made
1809
Origin
Lancaster, PA US
Stitches
Cross, Rococo, Satin, Eyelet, Tent
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In the center a small two story house with an el on the L. Various motifs of strawberries, squirrels, hearts, tulips, ducks, geometric flowers. A small rose bud flowered border all four sides.
Inscription
(At center top): Louisa L. Myers / Performance in the 9th year of / her age April 18th 1809 / (On the L): My Parents are / John & Susanna / Myers / My Sister and / Brother are / Susanna Wenger / Maria Myers / (On the R): John Myers / Elizabeth Myers / Margaret and / Sophia Myers / My teacher / R McElroy //
Length Without Frame
17 3/4"
Length With Frame
21 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
21 7/8"
Historical Owner
#1969-288-363 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art