Moody, Jean (age 12?)

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Maker
Moody, Jean (age 12?)
Date made
ca 1754
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Satin
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
3 alphabets: all missing the J, 2 is also missing the T and U. #2 is missing the J and the U. Two with an ampersand. Many rows of beautiful cross bands. In the lower third two geometric fruit trees are surrounds by a multitude of birds. At the center bottom a large basket of fruit sits on a hill with deer, cows, lambs, dogs. Arcaded border across the top and down both sides.
Inscription
Jean Moody was Born August / The Eighth In The year 1742
Length Without Frame
22 1/4"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-45 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art