Johnson, Louisa (age 10)

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Maker
Johnson, Louisa (age 10)
Date made
1812
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block ends with V. In a saw tooth edged cartouche a green lawn with various animals including two stags, birds perched on trees, pots of flowers, one large bird and two black dogs. Arcaded tulip border all four sides.
Inscription
(In cartrouche on L): O HOW I LOVE THY HOLY LaW / TIS DaILY MY DeLight / And Thence MY meditations Draw / Divine Advice By Night (In smaller cartouche on R): Louisa Johnson / Her work Done in / The 10 Year Of / her Age August / 26 1812 / /
Length Without Frame
18 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#P1968-188-6 Gift of Mrs. Albert M. Greenfield, 1968
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art