Lightfoot, Susanna

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Lightfoot, Susanna
Date made
ca. 1813
Origin
Westtown, PA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Done at the Westtown School in PA. Various large half motifs around the circumference. Baskets of flowers. Meandering vine down center. Many initials--perhaps of students at the school.
Inscription
HS / SS / MS MB Westown School / MW SI LS ES / HA SW AS / MB
Length Without Frame
10 5/8"
Width Without Frame
10 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1983-168-28 GIft of Mr. & Mrs. Robbins Milbank 1983
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Name of School
Westtown School, Chester County, PA