Buzby, Marget

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Maker
Buzby, Marget
Date made
1787
Origin
US
Stitches
Rococo, Cross, Satin, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: none with J. #2 ends with S, #3 ends with X, #4 ends with H. Numbers 1-6. One strawberry and various small cross bands. At the bottom two large urns with geometric flowers and two birds. Arcaded strawberry border on both sides with a saw tooth flowered border at the top and bottom.
Inscription
Marget Buzby Her Work 1787
Length Without Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
12 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-31 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art