(Near the top): C R I S T I N A 1798 / D S C S / In the 5th row: C H R I S T I N A S C H U L T Z I N (In a small cartouche near the bottom R): C S ( Below R): 1 7 9 9 // (Note: Christina W. Schultz married Samuel Y. Kriebel (1776-1841)). //

Maker

Schultz, Christina W. (1782-1819) (age 17)

Date made

1799

Origin

Worcester Township, Montgomery Cnty, PA US

Stitches

Cross

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Predominent Motif

1 alphabet: uppercase block missing the J and U. One row with crowns, crosses. Lower half of sampler is filled with various flowers, one lion rampant, Lower R corner a heart with a plant. No border.

Inscription

(Near the top): C R I S T I N A 1798 / D S C S / In the 5th row: C H R I S T I N A S C H U L T Z I N (In a small cartouche near the bottom R): C S ( Below R): 1 7 9 9 // (Note: Christina W. Schultz married Samuel Y. Kriebel (1776-1841)). //

Length Without Frame

6.5"

Width Without Frame

14.5"

Historical Owner

#1920.14.01

Owner

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA

Owner Private

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center