Gerry, Catharine (age 9)

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Maker
Gerry, Catharine (age 9)
Date made
1796
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Hem
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 47
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: lowercase has both the long and the short S. Uppercase script is missing the J. Vowels awiouy. Numbers 1-9, 10-14, 15-17 and 18-20. Various narrow cross bands. Triangular border across the bottom
Inscription
Catharine Gerry May 18. 1796
Length Without Frame
20 1/4"
Width Without Frame
11 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-35 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Bolton & Co. Page
47
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA