(At the top): Unity Peace Concord / United we Stand / Near the center on R) M & I J Callahan's / Seminary / (n the flowered cartouche at the bottom): The brightest on the mercy twines victor's Wrought by A.????? Chace / In the 11th year of her age / Troy 1813

Maker

Chace, A. (age 11)

Date made

1813

Origin

Troy, NY (?) US

Stitches

Cross, Chain, Eyelet, Hem, Stem.

Foundation Cloth

Canvas

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: all missing the J. Numbers 1-9. Various small cross bands. All done in a three sided diamond pattern square with a small stitched line across the bottom. An arching flower and foliage spray at the center bottom. Arcaded flower border across the top and down both sides.

Inscription

(At the top): Unity Peace Concord / United we Stand / Near the center on R) M & I J Callahan's / Seminary / (n the flowered cartouche at the bottom): The brightest on the mercy twines victor's Wrought by A.????? Chace / In the 11th year of her age / Troy 1813

Length Without Frame

16"

Width Without Frame

16 3/4"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1969-288-70 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Owner Private

Philadelphia Museum of Art