- Maker
- Downs, Mary
- Date made
- 1817
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Wool
- Predominent Motif
- In the center a large urn with flowers, a geometric flower motif on each side. Near the bottom two animals run in opposite direction, a flower motif on both sides and in the center. Two small bird motifs and two other (?) motifs. Flower border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (Near the top): The Rose is red the grass is green / The Days are past that I have seen / This work in hand my friends may have / When I am dead and in my grave / (At the bottom): Mar(y) Downs 1817
- Length Without Frame
- 9 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 8 1/4"
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-299 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
