Dennis, Sarah

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Maker
Dennis, Sarah
Date made
1837
Origin
PA (?) US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
A multitude of motifs including: butterflies, pheasants, baskets of flowers, flying birds, birds perched on plants, birds looking backwards, hearts, diamonds. A large urn of flowers in the center, two pheasants standing on a large urn on the L with a lion, a cat and man below. On the R a large fruit tree with a woman, a dog and a lion. Arcaded strawberry motif all four sides.
Inscription
Sarah Dennis / Aged 10 / 1837 //
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
19"
Historical Owner
#1969-288-81 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art