Corlies, Margret

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Maker
Corlies, Margret
Date made
1794
Origin
Unknown
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Rococo
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Gauze
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabet: #1 has double letters A, M N S and an ampersand. #2 ends with R. Numbers 1-16. Various cross bands. At the center bottom a large basket of flowers and 4 fir trees set on a green hill. 4 strawberry plants at the very bottom. Double cross stitch inner border in two colors with an outer small flower border.
Inscription
Margret Corlies's Work wrought in / the Year 1794 * W C M C //
Length Without Frame
10"
Width Without Frame
7 3/4"
Historical Owner
1969-288-10 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art