Hall, Ellen (age 12)

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Maker
Hall, Ellen (age 12)
Date made
ca. 1842
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
At the center a man and woman seated in a small garden. A large rose spray at the upper R and L, with individual flower motifs nearer the bottom. A diamond and saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
(at the center top): Joseph hall was born 1801 / ELIZABETH hall born 1805 / WILLAM hall born 1826 / ELLEN hall born 1830 / ELIZABETH hall born 1837 (At the bottom): E L L E N * H A L L
Length Without Frame
14"
Width Without Frame
15"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-292 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art