Milton, Caroline C.

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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