- Maker
- Dresher, Rebecca A. (1812-1871) (age 13)
- Date made
- 1825
- Origin
- Montgomery Cnty, PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- In the center a large three story house with three chimneys set on a green lawn. A large pot of flowers and a dog on either side. At the bottom a large basket of flowers in the center with a bird, an eight pointed star and a flower on both sides. Arcaded strawberry vine border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Jehovah hear me in the day when / trouble thou dost send And let / the name of Jacobs God / thy Serva nt from / all ill def end / (Beneath the house): Rebecca Dreshers Work 1825 // (Note: Rebecca married Jacob Barnett (1809-1879)). //
- Length Without Frame
- 17.5"
- Width Without Frame
- 18.5"
- Historical Owner
- #1961.02.01 Gift of Sadie Kneezel
- Owner
- Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA
- Owner Private
- Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center