- Maker
- Kay, Esther B.
- Date made
- 1833
- Origin
- US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, Stem
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Three large flower sprays near the top. In the center area a basket of fruit on each side with a center flower spray. A basket and two birds on each side. At the bottom a two story house set on a green lawn. A large tree with two perched birds on each side, and more flower sprays. A ribbon border all four sides with a flower motif in each corner.
- Inscription
- The loss of time is much / The loss of truth is more / The loss of Christ is such / That no one can restore / Esther B. Kay 1833
- Length Without Frame
- 19"
- Length With Frame
- 20"
- Width Without Frame
- 20"
- Wdith With Frame
- 21 1/4"
- Original Frame
- Unknown
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-140 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
