Wicks, Elizabeth (age 15)

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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