- Maker
- Ikin, C
- Date made
- 1817
- Origin
- Unknown
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk, Wool
- Predominent Motif
- Four panels. Panel #2 has a large three story building (school?), a man in a top hat on the L next to a large potted plant. On the R a small figure of a girl on a step on the side of the building. A tall tree and a smaller tree on the side. In panel #3 a church with two angels above, two trees and a fence. A man stands on the R next to a large tree, a small flower beneath the tree. Reversing arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
- Inscription
- (Top panel): Rejoice ye shining world on high, behold the / King of glory nigh, who can this king of glory / Be: the mighty Lord the Saviours he, ye Heav: / enly gates your leaves display, to make the ? Lord the Saviours way / (In the bottom panel): Laden with spoils from Earth and Hell, the: / conqueror comes with God to dwell, rais'd fro(m is above) The dead he goes before, he opens Heavens / Eternal door, to give his Saints a blest abode: / Hear their Redeemer and their God. C Ikin 1817 //
- Length Without Frame
- 17 1/2"
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-233 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
