Shattucks, Emily (age 18?)

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Maker
Shattucks, Emily (age 18?)
Date made
1825-1850
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Chain, Stem, Rococo, Eyelet, Long-armed cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J, last alphabet ends at L, two with ampersands. Number 1-12 and 13-14. Various stitched lines. A few motifs. All down in a saw tooth cartouche, a rose vine border across the top and down both sides and an outer saw tooth border on all four sides.
Inscription
Emily Shattucks Sampler aged 18(?)
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
17 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-565
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art