Lorrens, Emma

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Maker
Lorrens, Emma
Date made
1840
Origin
Philadelphia, PA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: 2 missing the J. Leaf cross band at the top. Two small flags. Scattered motifs in the bottom half including children on a see saw, two white doves, a small house bottom L, a cornucopia with flowers and other flowers. No border. Done at St. Joseph's Academy, Philadelphia, PA
Inscription
Emma Lorrens / her sampler / St Josephs Academy / 1840 / Philadelphia
Length Without Frame
27 1/4"
Width Without Frame
22"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-382 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Name of School
St. Joseph's Academy, Philadelphia, PA