Shade, Elizabeth

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Maker
Shade, Elizabeth
Date made
1830
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Rococo, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A large geometric flower at center top with smaller floral motifs in a baskets and on small green patches. At the bottom a green hillock with a willow tree on each side, scattered flowers and one flying bird. Border of carnations on the L and grapes on the R meet at the center top.
Inscription
(In a centered leafy square): The sweetest flowers will quickly fade / Their beauty soon decay * / But art has kindly lent her aid / And we can bid them stay / Through dreary winter gloomy reign / Still blooming to appear / To vie with vernal flowers again / And florish (sic) all the year / Such is the power of female art / When on her work intent / The flowers compleat in every part / It only wants the scent / Elizabeth Shades / Work 1830
Length Without Frame
23"
Width Without Frame
23 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-210 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art