- Maker
- Watson, Sarah D.
- Date made
- 1832
- Origin
- PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: both complete. Various stitched lines and narrow cross bands. The center panel has a large rose motif, two reclining deer, a center basket of flowers and two plant motifs. The lower panel has a large two story house with two chimneys set on a narrow green lawn in the center, a tree with a perched bird at the top on both sides, two white dogs with black collars and tails, a basket of flowers and flower motifs. All done in a saw tooth stitched square. A reversing arcaded tulip border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Sarah D Watson / Her Work 1832 / This work in hand / my friends may have / when I am dead / and in my grave //
- Length Without Frame
- 17 3/8"
- Length With Frame
- 19 1/2"
- Width Without Frame
- 17 3/4"
- Wdith With Frame
- 19 3/4"
- Historical Owner
- #2824 Bequest of Serena Mayer North Hutchinson Estate
- Owner
- Phillips Museum, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
- Owner Private
- Phillips Museum of Art, Franklin & Marshall College
