At bottom L: initials S K / 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: Susanna married George A. Kriebel (1824-1882)). //

Maker

Kriebel, Susanna S. (1825-1882) (age 16)

Date made

1841

Origin

Hereford Township, Berks Cnty, PA US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: missing J and U. Motifs of crowns, birds, flowers and plants, birds, dogs. Near center bottom is a heart with the initials of a traditional German anagram. Various flowers on both sides. A piece of ribbon has been machine stitched to all edges of the sampler.

Inscription

At bottom L: initials S K / 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: Susanna married George A. Kriebel (1824-1882)). //

Length Without Frame

22.25"

Width Without Frame

22.125"

Historical Owner

#2002.01.01 Gift of Laura Sust Heebner and Cherie Foster Yocum

Owner

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA

Owner Private

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center