Kriebel, Christina (1812-1883)

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Maker
Kriebel, Christina (1812-1883)
Date made
1856
Origin
Worcester Township, Montgomery Cnty, PA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Bristol Board
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
5 alphabets: #1 uppercase script missing the J, #2 uppercase German missing the J, Y and Z. #3 lowercase missing J, has both the long and short style S. #4 another lowercase but this one has the J and again the long and short style S. #5 uppercase English script missing the J. Numbers 1-(1)0. No border. A Berlin Wool Work sampler.
Inscription
C h r i s t i n a / K r i e b e l 1 8 5 6 //
Length Without Frame
13"
Width Without Frame
13"
Historical Owner
#2008.08.01 In memory of Florence A. Kriebel
Owner
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA
Owner Private
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center