Katz, Mary (age 17)

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Maker
Katz, Mary (age 17)
Date made
1799
Origin
Bucks County, PA US
Stitches
Cross, Cross-corner, Short and long arm cross, Satin, Eyelet, Rococo, Stem.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase alphabet complete with ampersand. Numbers 1-(01) Various stitched lines and cross bands. In the lower third has a large potted flower in the center of a green lawn with flowers. A man stands to the R and a woman stands to the L. On the far R is a very large parrot standing on a chair. Arcaded reversing strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
M * Katz * / HEaR IS MY NaME AND WORK / TO YOU I LEaVE WHEN I am Dead And In My Grave 1799 / Mary Katz * Was Born Jan / uary th 19 * 1782 //
Length Without Frame
12 .75"
Width Without Frame
12.625
Historical Owner
#02182
Owner
Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA
Owner Private
Mercer Museum