Yeakel, Lydia (1783-1845) (age 10)

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Maker
Yeakel, Lydia (1783-1845) (age 10)
Date made
1799
Origin
Chestnut Hill, PA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
A large central building with three turrets, a bird perched on each. A figure in the doorway. A row of 6 trees on each side of the yard in front of the building with trees and flowers down both sides. In the yard are a basket of flowers, facing birds, the spies of Canaan carrying grapes on a pole and two facing peacocks. A reversing arcaded carnation and small flower inner border all four sides. A quilled ribbon outer border with a rosette in each corner on all four sides. (Note: Lydia married David Schultz)
Inscription
(At the top): THIS WORK IN HAND MI FRIENDS SHAL HAVE / WHEN I AM DEAD AND IN MI GREAVE / (At the bottom): L Y D I A * Y E A K E L * H E R * W 1 7 9 9 //
Length Without Frame
30"
Width Without Frame
28"
Historical Owner
#2013.32.19
Owner
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA
Owner Private
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center