Kimball, Caroline (age 14)

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Maker
Kimball, Caroline (age 14)
Date made
1813
Origin
Haverhill, MA US
Stitches
Satin, Cross, Eyelet, Hemstitch, Chain, Outline, Bullion, Reverse half cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Canvas
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: 2 complete, uppercase script missing the J. One ends with J and another with L. One ampersand. Simple stitched lines. A three sided rectangle with wide saw tooth inner border and a small solid outer border. At the center bottom a large basket of fruit or flowers on a rolling lawn with three trees on each side. At the bottom L and R a large urn with a vine of roses forms a border up both sides and across the top.
Inscription
Wrought by Caroline Kimball in the 14th year of her age A.D. 1813 / HAVERHILL MASSACHUSETTS
Length Without Frame
12 1/2"
Width Without Frame
18"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1969-288-181 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Inc. 1969
Owner
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Owner Private
Philadelphia Museum of Art