Lippincott, Sarah

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Maker
Lippincott, Sarah
Date made
ca. 1796
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Long-legged cross, Reversed cross, Eyelet, Couching
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: first complete but J is backwards, second is missing the J and the U. Various stitched lines and one row of motifs. Carnation border with a design in each corner.
Inscription
(At the bottom): Sarah * Lippincott * the Daughtr / Of * Sarah * and * Theodoclus * / Lippincott * was * born * in * the * / year * 1784 * 20th * day of * 12th / month
Length Without Frame
18 1/4"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1929-126-34 Gift of Mrs. Hampton L. Carson, 1929
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art