(In a row in the center)): I S B M B I B H B B B I H E H I B D B I B E B W B D B M R / (Near the bottom): E L I Z A B E T H * B E C H T E L * S B O O N E (Sarah Boone, teacher). (Note): Elizabeth married George S. Krauss (1803-1880)). //

Maker

Bechtel, Elizabeth H. (1816-1884) (age 17)

Date made

1833

Origin

Colebrookdale Township, Berks County, PA US

Stitches

Cross, Queen,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

2 alphabets: #1 uppercase block missing the J and Z, #2 is done in the third quadrant down the L side A to O and continues on the R side. Beautiful wide cross bands of various flowers in various containers, red strawberries, birds. No border visible.

Inscription

(In a row in the center)): I S B M B I B H B B B I H E H I B D B I B E B W B D B M R / (Near the bottom): E L I Z A B E T H * B E C H T E L * S B O O N E (Sarah Boone, teacher). (Note): Elizabeth married George S. Krauss (1803-1880)). //

Length Without Frame

18.25"

Width Without Frame

18.75"

Historical Owner

#1920.15.02

Owner

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA

Name of School

Oley Select School, Berks County, PA