Loeser, Elizabeth (age 12)

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Maker
Loeser, Elizabeth (age 12)
Date made
1832
Origin
Philadelphia, PA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Cotton, Wool
Predominent Motif
Map of Pennsylvania showing all counties, (county seats marked with a circled X), mountains, rivers, bordering states, latitude and longitude. Wide border of 15 rows of multicolored threads. Done at Penn Township Public School in Philadelphia.
Inscription
Elizabeth Leoser, done in the 12th year of her age. February 24th 1832 Penn Township Public School / J A Byrne Instructress //
Owner
Pennsylvania State Museum, Harrisburg, PA
Owner Private
State Museum of Pennsylvania
Name of School
Penn Township Public School, Philadelphia, PA