Harvey, Eliza

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Maker
Harvey, Eliza
Date made
1820
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Rococo, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: 3 with ampersand. #5 has both the long and the short style S. Numbers 1-9, 10 and 12. Simple stitched lines. At the bottom a rose motif on both sides with a saw tooth partial cross band in the center. Greek key border across the top and down both sides.
Inscription
Eliza Harvey's / Work 1820
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
8 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1969-288-310 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art