- Maker
- Leadbeater, Eliza Ann
- Date made
- 1800-1825
- Origin
- Philadelphia, PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Eyelet, Rococo
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 5 alphabets: #5 missing the J, all with ampersands. Numbers 1-9, 1-7 and 1-12, Roman numerals 1-11. Various large and small cross bands. In the upper quadrant a basket on either side with diamond motifs topped with crowns. The next section has a central basket with hanging flowers, section 3 has a basket of flowers on each side. Then a small section with a small basket and a bird on both sides. The last section has a small fruit tree, a basket of fruit, a small tree and a dog. This is repeated on both L and R centered with two flying angels. Inner staggered border with an arcaded outer border of carnations and daisies.
- Inscription
- May v............soul possess / And may I never cease / To........of pleasantness / And all her paths are peace / / (on the L): D.H. Mundall,s/ Seminary (On the R): South fifth street / No. 101 Phil a / (In a flowered cartouche held by angels): Eliza Ann Leadbeater
- Length Without Frame
- 21 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 21 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-212 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Name of School
- D.H. Mundalls Seminary, Philadelphia, PA
