- Maker
- Wieand, Hedia (Esther) (1818-1894)
- Date made
- ca. 1830-1835
- Origin
- PA US
- Stitches
- Cross
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 4 alphabets: #1 uppercase block missing the J, #2 uppercase German missing the J and U, #3 uppercase missing J,U & Y, #4 is complete. The lower two thirds of the sampler is filled with motifs including: flowers, crowns, hearts, plants, key, eight pointed star, birds, a dog, ladder, carnations. No border.
- Inscription
- H E D I A W I A N D (Note: Esther Wieand Bloch) //
- Length Without Frame
- 24"
- Width Without Frame
- 19.75"
- Historical Owner
- #1982.35.01 Donated by family member.
- Owner
- Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA
- Owner Private
- Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
