(On the bottom L): Friendship. / A generous / friendship no / cold medium k / nows burns / with one love / with one resen (On R): tment glows / one should o / ur interest and / our passions b / e. my friend w / ill slight the man / that injures me / (In center bottom): Penelope J Marvin's / sampler made in the / 14th year of her age //

Maker

Marvin, Penelope J. (age 14)

Date made

ca. 1800

Origin

US

Stitches

Tent, Rococo, Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Canvas

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: uppercase block missing the J. Numbers 1-5. 3 octagons surround a central square each portrays a village scene with houses, men in boats, people and scenery. Flower sprays in both upper corners.

Inscription

(On the bottom L): Friendship. / A generous / friendship no / cold medium k / nows burns / with one love / with one resen (On R): tment glows / one should o / ur interest and / our passions b / e. my friend w / ill slight the man / that injures me / (In center bottom): Penelope J Marvin's / sampler made in the / 14th year of her age //

Length Without Frame

13"

Width Without Frame

12 1/2"

Original Frame

Unframed

Historical Owner

#1969-288-178 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969

Owner

Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA

Owner Private

Philadelphia Museum of Art