Forney, Annie E. (age 9)

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Maker
Forney, Annie E. (age 9)
Date made
1848
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
Two large birds sitting on a branch face each other at the top, between them a small amount of thread is attached to the sampler with a needle. At the bottom a basket with geometric fruit on L and R, a large flower spray with a lily, carnation and other flowers in the center. A small blue flower border up both sides and
Inscription
(At the center): 1848 / This work of mine my friends may have . When I am in my / silent grave . Look on this work and then you see . / How kind my parents were to me . / Annie . E . Forney work / ed this sampler in the / ninth year of age. (In a flower cartouche on the L): H.&. E. Fo / rney my / parents. (In a flower cartouche on the R): A E. F. / A M T.
Length Without Frame
19 1/4"
Width Without Frame
20 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-314 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art