(In a flowered and ribboned cartouche on the L): GIVE YOUR HheART / TO YOUR CReAtOR. / ReveRence to YOUR / PARents. (On the L): The eyes oF The / LORD ARe in eveRy / PLACe, BehOLDinG The / EVIL AND The GOOD. / (At the bottom): ROBINA SUTTER GREENOCK 1839 JS CD JSRS TSAD AB //

Maker

Suttie, Robina

Date made

1839

Origin

Scotland

Stitches

Cross, Satin, Stem.

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

A large three story house with two chimneys and an el on each site dominates the center of this sampler. A figure can be seen in a window on the second floor and on the third floor. A solid green lawn with small animals near the bottom. A female figure on the R near a potted plant. Two trees, flying birds. One wide cross band at the top. Rose border all four sides.

Inscription

(In a flowered and ribboned cartouche on the L): GIVE YOUR HheART / TO YOUR CReAtOR. / ReveRence to YOUR / PARents. (On the L): The eyes oF The / LORD ARe in eveRy / PLACe, BehOLDinG The / EVIL AND The GOOD. / (At the bottom): ROBINA SUTTER GREENOCK 1839 JS CD JSRS TSAD AB //

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1969-288-243

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Owner Private

Philadelphia Museum of Art