Cooper, Nancy (age 8)

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Maker
Cooper, Nancy (age 8)
Date made
Early 19th century
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Stem
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Gauze
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A large two story building with two chimneys sit at the center of this sampler with a large medallion (the sun?) above, on both sides a flying angel holding a wreath. A green lawn with two baskets of flowers. A row of pine trees in front. At the bottom a hill on the L with 9 sheep. In the center a man holding a stick a black dog behind him. Two large geometric flowers and on the far R a large square with a bird perched on each corner. Arcaded carnation border across the bottom with a reversing flower arcaded border across the top and down both sides.
Inscription
Nancy Cooper's Sampler / Aged 8 Years
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
18"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-86 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art