(In a wreath near the upper third): R D K, (In a heart shaped wreath on the bottom L): R H M

Maker

K., R.D.

Date made

1778

Origin

Germany or Netherlands

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

3 alphabets: missing J and U. Numbers 1-12 done twice. Narrow cross bands. Two complete lines of crowns and coronets. Lower two thirds of sampler is filled with various motifs including flowers in pots, an eight pointed star, birds, table and two chairs, one tree, a male and female in Dutch clothing.

Inscription

(In a wreath near the upper third): R D K, (In a heart shaped wreath on the bottom L): R H M

Length With Frame

16 1/2"

Wdith With Frame

17 1/2"

Historical Owner

#1997.7.107 Martha Clawson Reed Collection

Owner

Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY

Owner Private

Vassar College Loeb Art Center