Cinnamonds, Rebecca

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Maker
Cinnamonds, Rebecca
Date made
1826
Origin
US
Stitches
Rococo, Cross, Satin, Running
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
(In a saw tooth rectangle): a two story house at the bottom with a lawn and a fence on both sides. A basket with grapes and spray of flowers on the R and a basket of a small hanging fruit and a spray of flowers on the L. Arcaded strawberry border all four sides.
Inscription
While Some in follys plea / sures roll and and seek the / joys that hurt the Soul / Be mine that Silent Call in repast / A peaceful conscience to / the last / (At the bottom): Rebecca Cinnamonds work finished Nov 4 1826
Length Without Frame
17"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-63
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art