Schneider, Christiane

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Maker
Schneider, Christiane
Date made
early 19th century
Origin
Germany
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Cotton
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets: 3 missing the J. Each done in a different style. Numbers 1-(1)0. At the bottom center a memorial style motif with a name above. On both sides 10 different flower motifs each with a different name below. Four crowns and coronets. Perhaps this is a memorial to a fallen classmate, and each flower and name represents a person or teacher in the class. (For similar samplers see #994, #995)
Inscription
(Above the memorial): Johanna Sophia M??????? (Names): Julie, August, Justine, Auguste, Julian P., P. Muller / ???? //
Length Without Frame
13 3/8"
Width Without Frame
14 5/16"
Historical Owner
#1923.901
Owner
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
Owner Private
Cleveland Museum of Art