Barker, Marthay

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Maker
Barker, Marthay
Date made
ca. 1825
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Straight
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Various motifs including a large striped urn with a tall flower, small trees, birds, a large parrot, two deer, butterflies, a man and a dog. In the lower panel Jesus on the cross is at the center, a crown above his head. A depiction of Adam and Eve is next to a geometric type tree, a bird perched on top. A large potted plant on far L and R. Zig zag border all four sides.
Inscription
M a r t h a y B a r k e r //
Historical Owner
#96.18.1 Gift of Hampton C. Randolph, Sr.
Owner
Allentown Art Museum, Allentown, PA