- Maker
- Ditterline, Mary Ann
- Date made
- 1804-1849
- Origin
- Doylestown, PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Eyelet
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: uppercase script missing the J, last one ends with L. The bottom half of the sampler has Flower sprays, a basket of flowers, one tall pine tree and two smaller ones. Wave border all four sides.
- Inscription
- Mary Ann Ditterline Union Academy Doylestown / Go thou and pluck the roses / while they bloom my / hopes lie berried in the silent tomb // //
- Length Without Frame
- 19.125"
- Width Without Frame
- 16.375"
- Historical Owner
- #85.15.001
- Owner
- Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA
- Owner Private
- Mercer Museum
- Name of School
- Union Academy, Doylestown, PA
