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Zug family member
Date made
ca. 1800
Origin
PA, US
Stitches
Cross,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In the center of this sampler are two large roses on stems with leaves and rosebuds. These are surrounded by various Quaker style motifs including hearts, facing birds, dogs, two peacocks, various flowers, a chicken, a crown atop a heart, etc. Arcaded strawberry border across the bottom and up both sides, a flower and leaf border across the top.
Inscription
This work of mine my friends may have / Whien I am in my silent greav / Look on this work and then you see / How kind my Parents weare to me / CZ MZ * JK AK * HZ CZ * EZ * jz * MZ * AZ * CZ * EZ / C Z SZ * NZ //
Length Without Frame
17 1/4"
Length With Frame
18 1/2"
Width Without Frame
19 1/4"
Wdith With Frame
20 3/4"
Historical Owner
#2480 Bequest of Serena Mayer North Hutchinson Estate
Owner
Phillips Museum, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, PA
Owner Private
Phillips Museum of Art, Franklin & Marshall College