Howard, Louisa

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Maker
Howard, Louisa
Date made
1835
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Eyelet, Half-cross, Hem, Herringbone, Oblong Cross, Tied.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: the 2nd one has many missing letters, double letters. Numbers 1-10. Various stitched lines. Several hear and flower motifs. A the bottom a geometric tree with other small motifs on both sides. Small border all four sides.
Inscription
Louisa Howards / work wrought at Mrs / O. Downer s school / AD 1835
Length Without Frame
11 1/2"
Width Without Frame
18"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-326 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. O. Downer's School