Whann, Margerta

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Maker
Whann, Margerta
Date made
ca. 1800-1830
Origin
US
Stitches
Satin, Stem, Chain, Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
Yes Page 239
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A small house, four trees, a fence on a green lawn done in an oval cartouche with four swags at the top. Motifs of pots of flowers, baskets of fruit, small trees, and various birds. Inner border of meandering strawberry vine with a alternating floral spray and butterfly outer border all four sides.
Inscription
M a r g e r t a W h a n n her Work
Historical Owner
#1970-28-5 Bequest of Emily Coe Stowell from the Coe Collection
Bolton & Co. Page
239
Owner
CooperHewitt Museum, New York, NY