(At the top): Tis God that lifts our comforts hig(h) or sinks them to the grave / He gives and blessed be his name he takes but what he gave (In the upper R corner): M B S * W * / Finished * / 18 * 62 //

Maker

M B S

Date made

1862

Origin

US or UK

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Wool

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

In the center a large church sits on a green lawn, a small tree on each side. A shepherd with three deer stands on the lawn. On the L and R, Adam & Eve reach for an apple. In the bottom half are various matching motifs on L and R of diamond shapes, facing birds, flowers, fruit trees, large black birds on tree a branch. In the center a basket of flowers. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.

Inscription

(At the top): Tis God that lifts our comforts hig(h) or sinks them to the grave / He gives and blessed be his name he takes but what he gave (In the upper R corner): M B S * W * / Finished * / 18 * 62 //

Length Without Frame

16 1/2"

Width Without Frame

16 1/2"

Historical Owner

#1969-288-87 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Owner Private

Philadelphia Museum of Art