Cooper, Elizabeth

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Maker
Cooper, Elizabeth
Date made
1808
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A tall house is at the center panel of this sampler. A tall tree and a pair of facing birds on each side. Another pair of birds is unfinished on the R. The bottom panel has a centered gazebo with a rose vine. On the left is a basket of flowers and on the R is an urn with flowers. Inner border of an irregular hexagon and a solid stitched geometric outer border.
Inscription
(At the top): Let this vain world engage no more / Behold the gaping tomb / It bibs (bids) us sease (sic) each present hour / To morrow death may come / (At the bottom): Elisabeth Cooper her work / 1808 //
Length Without Frame
18.75"
Width Without Frame
15.12"
Historical Owner
#12931
Owner
Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA
Owner Private
Mercer Museum