- Maker
- Wicks, Elizabeth (age 15)
- Date made
- ca. 1800
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes Page 241
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- A very large basket of flowers is at the center bottom of this sampler. It is surrounded by smaller baskets of flowers, birds on branches, birds on small trees. On the L and R sides a geometric trees, birds on branches and more baskets of flowers. Across the bottom are four small flower motifs. Arcaded border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (At the top): Be zealous to e (unfinished) / (At the bottom): Elizabeth Wicks aged 15 March 6 (Note: a small uppercase E is on the R above the date). //
- Length Without Frame
- 12 3/4"
- Width Without Frame
- 13"
- Historical Owner
- #1928.6809 William Bridges Thayer Memorial
- Bolton & Co. Page
- 241
- Owner
- Spencer Museum of Art, The University of Kansas
- Owner Private
- Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas