Buchwalter, Susanna (age 11) (1790-1870)

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Maker
Buchwalter, Susanna (age 11) (1790-1870)
Date made
1800
Origin
Lancaster, PA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
1 alphabet: uppercase block, missing Z. Several lines with family initials. Across the top a wide panel with three vases with large flower. Two facing birds. Simple stitched lines and narrow cross bands. Two thirds down on each side and across the bottom a reversing arcaded border with an eight pointed star and various flowers. Two very small stemmed flowers on each side bottom.
Inscription
John & Elizabeth Buchwalter SB BM EB SB AB / George & Susan Lefever BB MB GB CL / Martin & Ann Buchwalter Jacob & Sarah Witmer / When Through Lifes Meandring Paths I stray EB / Lord Be Thou The Kind Companion of My Way GL / The Safe Conducter To The Blest Abode R Evens / of Life of Light of Happiness And God A & A L / Susanna Buckwalters Sampler made in the 11th year of Her age //
Length Without Frame
17 1/8"
Width Without Frame
21 5/8"
Historical Owner
#xxxx.0568
Owner
Alice T. Miner Museum, Chazy, NY
Owner Private
Alice T. Miner Museum