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Holdsworth, Mary (age 8)

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Maker
Holdsworth, Mary (age 8)
Date made
1836
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block complete with ampersand. Three wide cross bands of hearts and diamonds, red flowers, carnations. A large red deer dominates the top portion of this sampler. Two facing doves, two small and two large flower motifs on either side. At the bottom a large tree on both sides and in the center a woman (Mary) holding a baby (Jesus) rides on a donkey. Two angels fly above her. Four swans in a row swim in a narrow stream. Arcaded multicolored strawberry border on both sides and across the top.
Inscription
Fear God And Obey Your Parents / Mary Holdsworth/ Aged Eight 1838
Length Without Frame
22"
Width Without Frame
16 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-263 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA