Landis, Barbara

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Maker
Landis, Barbara
Date made
1827
Origin
Manheim Township, PA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets. A three story house with two chimneys. A large basket with hanging flowers on either side. Baskets with flowers. Heart, animal, flower, bird and various other motifs. Large square under the house with the verse and name.
Inscription
Barbara LaNDI / S * DIS WorK DO / Ne. WheN. DIS YO / U See reMeMBer / Me. WheN. I. aM. De / D aND. GONe. 1827 (On L): H L (On R): J A
Length Without Frame
16 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#34.100.209 Gift of Mrs. Robert W. deForest, 1933
Owner
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Owner Private
Metropolitan Museum of Art