Dunlap, Rebekah (age 21)

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Maker
Dunlap, Rebekah (age 21)
Date made
early 19th century
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Satin, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: two with J, 4 with U. Numbers 1-14, Various small and large cross bands. At the bottom a panel with baskets of fruit, diamond and flower motifs, two owls, two trees and a center flowery design. Double saw tooth inner border and outer border surrounding a small flower and leaf border.
Inscription
Rebekah Dunlap aged 21 Years
Length Without Frame
20 3/4"
Width Without Frame
19"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-218 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet. Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art