Esher, Mary (born 1800)

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Maker
Esher, Mary (born 1800)
Date made
1812
Origin
Philadelphia, PA US
Stitches
Satin, Chain, Couching, Laid
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk, Metal, Beads
Predominent Motif
A silk embroidery of King Solomon on his throne receiving a visit from the Queen of Sheeba. From an engraving by Joseph H. Seymour, American, active 1791 - 1822. Designed and painted by Samuel Folwell, maker of designs for embroidery used in the Folwell School, Philadelphia. Face and sky are painted.
Inscription
No inscription
Length Without Frame
29 1/2"
Width Without Frame
35 13/16
Historical Owner
#1963-77-1 Gift of Ethel E. Burkart 1963
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Name of School
Folwell School, Philadelphia, PA