Lewis, Mary

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Maker
Lewis, Mary
Date made
1788
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Brick, Eyelet, rice, Rococo, Reverse Tent, Alternating Flat.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase block missing the J, lowercase has both long and short S. Numbers 1-10. Various cross bands. Two saw tooth borders with a strawberry inner border across the top and down both sides. Plain stitched border across the bottom.
Inscription
(Near the bottom): Mary Lewis 1788 / When virtue guides ????? / And ?????????? / IL SL EL AL MM
Length Without Frame
13 3/4"
Width Without Frame
12 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1929-126-33 Gift of Mrs. Hampton L. Carson, 1929
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art