(After the alphabet): L E A S C H U L T Z / In the upper center: 1 8 3 8 / L S / At lower L: letters around a centered heart): O E H B D D E (A traditional anagram: O Edel Herz Bedenk Dein End (meaning O Noble Heart think on thine end). // (Note: Leah married Joel S. Schultz (1820-1864)). //

Maker

Schultz, Leah Y. (1823-1875) (age 12)

Date made

1838

Origin

Hereford Township, Berks Cnty, PA US

Stitches

Cross

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

1 alphabet: uppercase block 26 letters. At the top several cross bands. The lower 3/4 of the sampler is filled with motifs of crowns, plants and flowers, a ladder back chair, one dog. No border.

Inscription

(After the alphabet): L E A S C H U L T Z / In the upper center: 1 8 3 8 / L S / At lower L: letters around a centered heart): O E H B D D E (A traditional anagram: O Edel Herz Bedenk Dein End (meaning O Noble Heart think on thine end). // (Note: Leah married Joel S. Schultz (1820-1864)). //

Length Without Frame

21..5"

Width Without Frame

21.5"

Original Frame

No

Historical Owner

#1931.07.03

Owner

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA

Owner Private

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center