Cliefford, Mary Luzetta (age 12)

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Maker
Cliefford, Mary Luzetta (age 12)
Date made
ca. 1830
Origin
Corinth, VT US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: One ampersand. Numbers 1-9. Various stitched lines and two cross bands. 4 diamond motifs. Arcaded strawberry border across the bottom and a saw tooth border on both sides.
Inscription
Mary / Luzetta Cliefford Aged 12 years and 3 months / was born May 3th D.D. 1818 in Corinth County of / Orange and state of Vermont / /
Length Without Frame
12 3/4"
Width Without Frame
14"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-194 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art