Kramar, Margaret (age 14)

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Maker
Kramar, Margaret (age 14)
Date made
1830
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A large two story building dominates the center of this sampler. It is set on a small hill with trees going down the slopes on both sides. A large green lawn has 12 animals and two facing stags. Various baskets of flowers some with birds perched on top, small fir trees, strawberries. Arcaded border with a single flower between two strawberries on all four sides.
Inscription
Margaret Kramar / 1830
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
24 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-161 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art