Logan, Sarah (age 11)

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Maker
Logan, Sarah (age 11)
Date made
1766
Origin
US
Stitches
Cutwork, Drawn fabric, Drawn thread, Shadow work, Hollie point, Back, Buttonhole, Outline, Herringbone.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: missing the J and the U. A beautiful example of cut and drawn thread work. A basket of flowers at the bottom, various circles with examples of different designs of cut work. Across the bottom a long rectangle with trees, flowers, and various small motifs and the alphabet. A lace type border all four sides.
Inscription
(At the end of the single alphabet): 1 7 6 6 //
Length Without Frame
15 3/8"
Width Without Frame
13 7/8"
Historical Owner
#1997-67-9a,b Gift of Daniel Blain, Jr., 1997
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art