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Kurtz, Elizabeth (age 24)

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Maker
Kurtz, Elizabeth (age 24)
Date made
1833
Origin
Lancaster County, PA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block with ampersand across the top. Various Amish motifs including eight pointed stars, birds in trees, flowers in pots, a springing deer. Saw tooth border all four sides.
Inscription
E L I Z A B E T H K U R T Z 1 8 3 3
Length Without Frame
15 1/2"
Width Without Frame
15 1/4"
Historical Owner
#97.03.02 Gift of Mr. Hampton C. Randolph (Part of the Heritage Center collection)
Owner
Lancaster History, Lancaster, PA