(Near the top): L I D I A Y E A K E L / S J (perhaps initials of teacher?) 17 96 / (Near the bottom): A D A M * AND * E V E * WA / R E * F O R M D * O F * D U S T / L Y (Note: Lidia married David Y. Schultz (1779-1851)). //

Maker

Yeakel, Lydia K. (1783-1845) (age 13)

Date made

1796

Origin

Chestnut Hill, (Philadelphia) Montgomery County, PA US

Stitches

Cross,

In Bolton & Co.

No

Foundation Cloth

Linen

Embroidery Thread

Silk

Predominent Motif

1 alphabet: uppercase block missing J and U. Numbers 1-12. Two narrow cross bands. In the center Adam & Eve in colonial attire beneath The Tree of Knowledge. Two crowns, two strawberries, a ladder back chair and other small motifs. No border.

Inscription

(Near the top): L I D I A Y E A K E L / S J (perhaps initials of teacher?) 17 96 / (Near the bottom): A D A M * AND * E V E * WA / R E * F O R M D * O F * D U S T / L Y (Note: Lidia married David Y. Schultz (1779-1851)). //

Length Without Frame

15.5"

Width Without Frame

12.25"

Historical Owner

#2011.28.01

Owner

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA

Owner Private

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center