Blanchard, Sarah (age 13)

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Maker
Blanchard, Sarah (age 13)
Date made
1829
Origin
Jaffrey, NH US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Chain, Stem, Knots, Fern, Hem, Padded Satin.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Blanchard family record done in a cartouche of small flowers and leaves. One cross band. Border of grape vine across the bottom with carnation, blue bells, roses and other flowers across the top and up both sides.
Inscription
Family Record. / Simeon Blanchard born Nov 25 1776. / Submit Winship born Aug 14 1778 / Married March 20 1800. / Hosea Blanchard born March 20 1801 / Joseph Blanchard born Dec 21 1802. Died Nov 13 1805 / Charles G. Blanchard born Sep. 8 1806 / Nancy W Blanchard born June 2 1809. / Susan Blanchard born June 15 1813. / Sarah Blanchard born Aug 10 1816 / Amos M Blanchard born April 28 1818. / Joseph Blanchard born April 21 1821. / (below the cross band): Wrought by Sarah Blanchard. Jaffrey 1829.
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-94 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art