Tri(--)hery, Ruth

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Maker
Tri(--)hery, Ruth
Date made
1875-1900
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: both with 26 letters. Lowercase has the long style S. Numbers 1-9 (9 is backwards). Various narrow cross bands. The bottom half of the sampler is filled with geometric flowers, baskets of fruit or flowers with a bird perched on the top, one large geometric plant center bottom with small flowers, lions, and a tree with a bird at the top on both sides. Single cross stitch border all four sides.
Inscription
J T A T H T A T / G T J T J T I T J T D T R / T O T R u t h T r i ? ? e r y (?) //
Length Without Frame
16"
Width Without Frame
9 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-330 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art