Hildebrand, Elizabeth

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Maker
Hildebrand, Elizabeth
Date made
1820
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: many letters faded or gone. Numbers . Simple stitched lines. The lower third has various motifs of birds, plants, flowers. No border visible.
Inscription
Elizabeth Hildebrand Her Work / Done in The Sixteenth Year Of / Her Age 1820 //
Length With Frame
19 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
8 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1969-288-420 Note: this sampler is missing. If found please contact the owner.
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art