Pastorius, B.

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Maker
Pastorius, B.
Date made
1827
Origin
Philadelphia, PA US
Stitches
Cross, Rococo, Long-arm cross, Eyelet, Ladder, Satin, Crosslet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 uppercase alphabets: 26 letters. Various stitched lines. Various motifs of baskets of flowers, birds, strawberries, baskets of flowers, small trees, and grapes. A solid line border at the bottom with an arcaded alternating carnation and strawberry border across the top and an arcaded strawberry border on both sides.
Inscription
B. Pastorius's / Work in the year 1827 / Germantown (Phila)
Length Without Frame
16 5/8"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-67 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet. Inc.
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art