- Maker
- Milton, Caroline C.
- Date made
- 1831
- Origin
- Boston, MA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Satin, hem, Rococo, Chain, Stem.
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Canvas
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 2 alphabets: each complete and several cross bands all done in a three sided rectangle with 9 rows of small borders. At the center bottom large rose spray with rose buds and leaves. Two small baskets of flowers at L & R. Arcaded flower border across the top and down both sides with a flower spray in each upper corner.
- Inscription
- While I in marking do excel......./ Teach me to read and handsome spell / That I may give my Parents pleasure / By laying up a store of treasure. / (At the bottom): Caroline. C. Milton Boston 1831
- Length Without Frame
- 16"
- Width Without Frame
- 19"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #1969-288-240 Whitman Sampler Collection, Gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
- Owner
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
- Owner Private
- Philadelphia Museum of Art