Ashby, Mary G. (age 10)

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Maker
Ashby, Mary G. (age 10)
Date made
1850
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Four-sided
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Wool
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: first two are complete with ampersand. The 3rd ends with x and 4th with y. Numbers 1-11. Four cross bands. One flower motif and at the bottom a decorative triangle motif and two facing birds. Scroll leaf border all four sides.
Inscription
Mary G Ashby wrought / in her tenth year / 1880
Length Without Frame
12 1/4"
Width Without Frame
7 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-328 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art