- Maker
- Thompson, Margaret D. (age 11)
- Date made
- 1806
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Stem, Satin
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: uppercase cursive missing the J, U and Z, lowercase missing the J. Numbers 1-4. Various wide and narrow cross bands. In the lower third a large basket of flowers with a smaller basket with flowers on each side. Inner scroll border with an arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- ON EARTH LET MY EXAMPLE SHIN / E AND WHEN( I LEAVE THIS STATE) / MAY HEAVEN RECEIVE THIS SOUL / OF MINE TO BL(ISS DIVIN)IEL(Y GREAT) / (At the bottom): Nov 12 1806 / Margaret D. Thompson aged 11
- Length Without Frame
- 19 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 16 1/2"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-230 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art