Haskell, Elizabeth

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Maker
Haskell, Elizabeth
Date made
1786
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
I alphabet: uppercase block missing both the J and the U, q not Q. Numbers 1-9. Simple stitched lines and two cross bands. Double row of cross stitched border all four sides.
Inscription
Elizabeth Haskell Was / born July The 28th 1776 / (In a cartouche at the bottom): Time once past never re- / turns: the moment which is / lost is lost forever / /
Length Without Frame
10"
Length With Frame
12"
Width Without Frame
8 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
10"
Historical Owner
#1969-288-16 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art