Riches, Emma (age 13)

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Maker
Riches, Emma (age 13)
Date made
early 19th century
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Back, Satin, Single satin, Laid work, Couching
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Wool
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Sampler is done in four panels with various motifs of trees, baskets of flowers, birds, deer, dogs, a large urn with a male figure on the L and a female figure on the R. A large four story building with many windows. Reversing arcaded border with flowers all four sides.
Inscription
(In a flowered rectangle at the bottom): Emma Riches / Her Work / Aged 13 Years //
Length Without Frame
17 5/8"
Width Without Frame
13"
Historical Owner
#1983.186 Gift of the Needlework & Textile Guild
Owner
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Owner Private
Art Institute of Chicago