Brotherton, Mary Ann (age 11)

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Maker
Brotherton, Mary Ann (age 11)
Date made
1816
Origin
PA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: across the top. The J is backwards. One scroll cross band. Many motifs make this an interesting sampler: Adam & Eve stand next to a geometric Tree of Knowledge, a pheasant and peahen at their feet. At the bottom a three story house with three chimneys, two birds on the roof and a man in 'Dutch' type apparel at the door. Motifs of many individual birds, flowers, hearts and trees. A fence across the bottom. A strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
(In the upper half): Saviour, where'er thy steps I see / Dauntless, untir'd, I follow thee / O let thy hand support me still / And lead me to thy holy hill / Mary Ann Brotherton Aged 11 In The Year Of Our / Lord 1816 Darley School Mary Ann Brotherton
Length Without Frame
21 1/2"
Width Without Frame
19 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-351 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Name of School
Darley School, PA