Garbutt, Jane (age 18)

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Maker
Garbutt, Jane (age 18)
Date made
1861
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Tent
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
A row of fir trees across the top is followed by various motifs of flowers in pots, urns and baskets, birds, lions and individual flowers. At the center bottom standing on a green hill beneath a geometric Tree of Knowledge are Adam & Eve. Five geese parade across the greens. One cross band near the bottom. Arcaded geometric carnation border all four sides.
Inscription
(Near the center top): My soul through my redeemer's care / Saved from the second death i feel / My eyes from tears of dark desPair / My feet from falling into hell / Wherefore to him my feet shall run / My eyes on his Perfections gaze / My soul shall live for god alone / And all within me shout his Praise (At the bottom L): Jane Garbutt Aged 18 Years / Thomas & Hannah Garbutt / (At the bottom R): Work done in the Years of our / Lord 1861 MDCCCLI / /
Length Without Frame
25 3/4"
Width Without Frame
22 1/2"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-271 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art