Harvey, Eliza

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Maker
Harvey, Eliza
Date made
1830
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A large two story white house with two chimneys. Two facing birds stand on the roof. A large tree on the R and a large urn of flowers on the L. Two running animals and two standing animals on a green lawn. A dog on either side. A basket of flowers, a butterfly, a bird on a branch and flower motifs. Leafy border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
(In a octaganol cartouche in the upper third): TH MH O may the everlasting truth / My staff and standard be, / the best companion for a youth / Joind with humility / SC / SH JH WH MAH HH WC / Eliza Harvey's Work 1830
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Length With Frame
215/8"
Width Without Frame
23 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
26 3/4"
Historical Owner
#1969-288-369 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art