Flanders, Hannah (age 17)

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Maker
Flanders, Hannah (age 17)
Date made
1823
Origin
US
Stitches
Satin, Cross, Stem, Hem, Rococo, Outline, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: uppercase block some double letters, with ampersand, lowercase ends with v, uppercase script missing the J and the U. Numbers 1-(1)0. Various stitched lines and small cross bands. All done in a rectangle. A lawn across the bottom with a large tree on the L and R , a bird perched on the tree on R. Floral spray arcaded border.
Inscription
HANNAH FLANDERS / Was born / August / The 19 1806
Length Without Frame
20 1/4"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-174 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art