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Maker
Unknown
Date made
1805
Origin
US
Stitches
Satin, Rococo, Cross, Long-armed cross, Tent
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Sampler
Inscription
(At the top): Roxbury School / July 28 AD 1805 Behold how the moments roll on / When we shall all be ded and gone / let us consider of our State / before it gets to be too late / (Near the center): L???? Ha?????? / Born July 27 1791 / Farewell Miss ???now adieu / I have fullfilld my task with you / When eer this piece you look upon / youll think of me when i am gone / /
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Length With Frame
19 3/8"
Width Without Frame
15"
Wdith With Frame
16 7/8"
Original Frame
Unknown
Historical Owner
#1969-288-154 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Name of School
Roxbury School