Maris, Alice

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Maker
Maris, Alice
Date made
ca. 1820-30
Origin
Marple, PA US
Stitches
Cross, Rococo, Satin, Stem, Tent, Couching, Gobelin, French Knots.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 193
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Arbor at bottom on a lawn with many various animals and birds. Motifs of small trees, butterflies, birds, pots and baskets of flowers. Meandering flower border on both sides and across top.
Inscription
(In a central flower cartouche): Decend sweet hope thou soothing power / From whom the weary find / In every dark afflictive hour / Some solace to the mind. / Alice Maris's Work / Marple
Length Without Frame
21 1/2"
Width Without Frame
21"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-265 Gift of Pet Incorporated: Whitman Sampler Collection
Bolton & Co. Page
193
Owner
Philadelphia Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art