Chitty, Jane (age 12)

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Maker
Chitty, Jane (age 12)
Date made
19th century
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
In the center Adam & Eve beneath the apple tree, the asp wound around it. Above this various baskets of flowers, flying angels. Below a crest with an animal on both sides and at the bottom three stylized trees, running deer. Various small motifs of crowns, lions wearing crowns, flying birds and flowers.
Inscription
Jane Chitty * aged 12 ys / (below crest) Labor Ipse Voluptas (Labor itself is a pleasure)
Length Without Frame
16 3/4"
Width Without Frame
13 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1963.12 Gift of Mrs. J. Templeman Coolidge
Owner
Worcester Art Museum, Worcester, MA
Owner Private
Worcester Art Museum