Bauer, Christiane

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Maker
Bauer, Christiane
Date made
1840
Origin
Dresden, Germany
Stitches
Satin, Outline
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Cotton
Embroidery Thread
Cotton
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets in various styles: each missing J. Numbers 1-10. Small crown motifs, a small bird feeder with 4 birds, flower sprays with the names or initials of classmates or teachers(?). For similar samplers see #994 and #4030)
Inscription
Christiane Bauer / 1840 //
Length Without Frame
12 1/4"
Width Without Frame
19 3/4"
Original Frame
Unframed
Historical Owner
#1937.342 Purchased from the Elie Nadelman collection.
Owner
New York Historical Society, New York, NY
Owner Private
New York Historical Society