Lamb, Mary

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Maker
Lamb, Mary
Date made
ca. 1830-1840
Origin
Glasgow, Scotland
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool, Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: 2 complete, 2 unfinished. Various cross bands. At center bottom a small house with two windows. Single stem flowers, a basket of flowers and bird and heart motifs. Reversing arcaded border all four sides.
Inscription
(On L): James / Lamb (In the center): Mary Lamb (On R): Christina / Wilson / (On the house roof): Glasgow //
Length Without Frame
17 1/2"
Width Without Frame
12 1/4"
Historical Owner
#1969-288-139 Whitman Sampler Collection, Pet Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art