Griffen, Phebe S.

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Maker
Griffen, Phebe S.
Date made
1833
Origin
New York US
Stitches
Cross, Holbein, Herringbone.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
At top a central fruit basket is flanked by eight-pointed stars and floral motifs. Below that a stitched line identifying the needlework instructress by her initials only. Two large and graphic floral baskets flank a tiny central basket. Centered is a signature band. Below is a verse enclosed on sides and bottom by a floral vine. Two birds perched on a strawberry border face each other at the bottom, flanked by fruit baskets. Daisy border all 4 sides.
Inscription
Executed under the care of F.W.B. / Phebe S. Griffen's Sampler 1833 Now I'll not be proud of my youth or my beauty / Since both of them wither and fade / But gain a good name by performing my duty / This will scent like a rose when I'm dead / when this you see remember me. //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Length With Frame
22 1/2"
Width Without Frame
15 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
21'
Original Frame
Yes
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Collection of Dan & Marty Campanelli
Owner Private
Dan & Marty Campanelli