Schultz, Regina K.(1821-1852) (age 19)

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Maker
Schultz, Regina K.(1821-1852) (age 19)
Date made
1840
Origin
Washington Township, Berks County, PA US
Stitches
Cross, Queen,
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Sampler is divided into three panels with a wide cross band at the top, a single stitch line and one saw tooth cross band. Top panel has flowers in pots and urns, single stem flowers, strawberries. Panel #2 with tall single stem flowers. In the center two strawberries and two swans. Panel three is the widest and has a very tall urn with flowers in the center. A heart in the upper R and an eight pointed star in the upper L. Smaller flowers in urns and single stems fill the remainder.
Inscription
No inscription but sampler is attributed to Regina K. Schultz (Note: she married John S. Krauss (1813-1903)). //
Length Without Frame
18"
Width Without Frame
18"
Historical Owner
#1963.01.04
Owner
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA
Owner Private
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center