Kriebel, Susanna (1804-1881) (age 18)

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Maker
Kriebel, Susanna (1804-1881) (age 18)
Date made
1822
Origin
Towamencin Township, Montgomery Cnty, PA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
4 alphabets done in the upper half of sampler. Various simpler cross bands and stitched lines. In the lower half are motifs of flowers, a ladder back chair, a cup on a table with a dog beneath. No border.
Inscription
S. K 1 8 2 2 S U S A N N A K R I E B E L S K (Note: Susanna married George Y. Anders (1798-1890).//
Length Without Frame
21.5"
Width Without Frame
12"
Historical Owner
#1916.01.07
Owner
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, Pennsburg, PA
Owner Private
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center