- Maker
- Sickels, Maria H.
- Date made
- 1841
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Stem, Long and Short, Rococo, Braid, Rice, Four-sided.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk, Wool
- Predominent Motif
- 1 alphabet: uppercase block, ends with R. Three verses all done in a center rectangle. At the bottom two baskets of flowers with acorn motifs, a cross, hearts. Surround the rectangle on three sides are various squares each filled with trees, flowers, birds, or heart motifs. Variegated border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (in first square): When strangers stand and Maria H. Sickels / Work 1841 / / 1841
- Length Without Frame
- 17"
- Width Without Frame
- 18 1/4"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-104 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
