Tate, Sarah G.

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Maker
Tate, Sarah G.
Date made
1809
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Rococo
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: missing the J. A centered pot of flowers at the bottom with a large flowered spray that goes up the both sides. Two small plants at the center top. .
Inscription
(In a saw tooth and heart stitched cartouche): Next unto God dear Parents I address / Myself to you in humble thankfulness / For all your Care and Paine on me bestoed / And means of learning unto me alloud / Go on I pray and let me still Pursue / These Golden Paths the vulger never (above) knew / (in a small cartouche near the bottom): Sarah G. Tate / Aged 12 1809 //
Length Without Frame
20"
Width Without Frame
17"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-96 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art