- 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