Andrew, Rachel

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Maker
Andrew, Rachel
Date made
mid. 18th century
Origin
Scotland
Stitches
Cross, Back, Eyelet, Rice, Tent, Rococo.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: each missing the J and U and other letters. Numbers 1-11. Various stitched lines. In the lower third one wide cross band, a row with crowns and coronets. At the bottom motifs of strawberries, carnations, a bird. No border.
Inscription
(At the bottom): Three rows of various initials / R A C H E L A N D R E W //
Length Without Frame
12 5/8"
Width Without Frame
7 1/2"
Historical Owner
1969-288-306 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art