Platt, Lydia

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Maker
Platt, Lydia
Date made
1850
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
Solomon's Temple dominates the center of this sampler. A large red rose at the R and L top corners of the building. A row of pine trees below. Reversing arcaded border all four sides.
Inscription
(At the center top): Solomon the noblest and wisest of kings / in isreal did prepare this temple represented / here for solemn prayer and praise / (At the bottom): L Y D I A * P L A T T * F I N I S H * T H I S * W O R K * 1 8 5 0 //
Length Without Frame
24"
Width Without Frame
26"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-319 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art