Thompson, Margaret D. (age 11)

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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