Rogers, Mariah (age 10)

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Maker
Rogers, Mariah (age 10)
Date made
1833
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet, Rococo, Satin, Chain, Stem, Buttonhole
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase script, missing the J. Baskets of fruit, flower sprays, flying birds, a large basket of flowers center bottom with birds on branches. At the bottom a filled green lawn with large birds, small animals and geometric designs. Arcaded border across the top and down both sides.
Inscription
Jesus exert thy power to save / Deep on this heart thy truth engrave / Great god the load of guilt remove / That trembling lips may sing thy love / How shall the young preserve their ways / From all pollution free / By making still their course of life / With thy commands agree / Mariah Rogers Her Work / Done At Mrs Jane Carrs / School In the 10th Year Of / Her Age 1833
Length Without Frame
19 3/4"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-138 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Name of School
Mrs. Jane Carrs School