Thompson, Matilde

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Maker
Thompson, Matilde
Date made
19th century
Origin
Mexico
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Sampler is divided into compartments with vases, birds, flowers and verse. Compartments with verse also have a rebus or pictogram. Sampler is edged with tatting. //
Inscription
Cuando se (corona) un gusto (When a desire is (crowned) / Por dos (corazones) fieles (By two faithful (hearts) / Una (llave) los maneja (A (key) controls them / / Y una (flecha) los sostiene (And a (arrow) sustains them) / En este (urna) yace (In this (urn) rests / Un (corazon) que ha sufrid (A (heart) that has suffered / De amor lo (cadena) dura (From love's cruel (chains)) / Y la (flecha) del obido (And the (arrow) of forgetfulness / Vivimos Felices (We live happily) / Amor nos une (Love unites us / Para (For) Matilde Thompson //
Length Without Frame
10 5/8"
Width Without Frame
12 5/8"
Historical Owner
#1941-69-132 Bequest of Mrs. Henry E. Coe
Owner
Cooper Hewitt Museum, NY, NY
Owner Private
Cooper Hewitt Museum