Cratis, Sally (age 10)

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Maker
Cratis, Sally (age 10)
Date made
1808
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross, Long-armed cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: one ampersand. Numbers 1-9. Diamond and heart motifs. Across the bottom a village scene with a church and a large building (tavern?) with a sign posted on the side. Two large pine trees and two geometric trees. No border.
Inscription
Sally Cratis * Her * samplar * wrought * in / the 10th * year * of *her * age AD * 1808
Length Without Frame
6 1/2"
Width Without Frame
15 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-276 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art