Anderson, Rebecca

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Maker
Anderson, Rebecca
Date made
1811
Origin
Lititz, PA US
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Silk
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In the center of a circular shape surrounded by flowers is a shepherdess seated beneath a tree with a lamb on her lap. In the background L a house on a lake, on the R a Greek Temple. In the four corners of the frame are small painted floral motifs. Done at the Linden Hall, Moravian School at Lititz, PA. Probably instructed by Salome Tschudy who taught there from March 1811 to March 1815.
Inscription
(On the glass): Shepherdess R A A //
Length Without Frame
18 1/2"
Width Without Frame
17 1/4"
Historical Owner
Donated by descendants of the maker.
Owner
Salem County Historical Society, Salem County, NJ
Owner Private
Salem County Historical Society
Name of School
Moravian School, Lititz, PA