Hamilton, Louisa

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Maker
Hamilton, Louisa
Date made
1830
Origin
Allentown, PA US
Stitches
Cross, Stem, Satin,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
At the center two story house with two chimneys set on a green lawn. A tree with a perched bird at the top and a collared dog on each side. Two eight pointed stars and two floral spray motifs. Wide grape vine border all four sides.
Inscription
Louisa Hamilton . Aged : 12 Year / (Below the house): Now in , my early , days / Teach , me . thy . will be . Know / O God, thy sanctifying (above): grace / Betimes . on me bestow / Allentown Pa . November 18th. 1830 //
Length Without Frame
20 3/4"
Length With Frame
24 1/2"
Width Without Frame
20 3/4"
Wdith With Frame
24 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1207 Gift of Robert L. Schaeffer, Phd.
Owner
Phillips Museum, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
Owner Private
Phillips Museum of Art, Franklin & Marshall College