- Maker
- Roberdeau, Susan (age 10)
- Date made
- 1811
- Origin
- Germantown, PA US
- Stitches
- Cross, Herringbone, Algerian Eye, Rice, Marking Cross, Hem.
- In Bolton & Co.
- Yes......... Page 216
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- 3 alphabets: 1 & 2 complete, q not Q, long style S. Third alphabet ends with H. Numbers 1-10. Simple cross bands. Diamond and heart motifs. At the bottom 5 trees, 4 with birds perched at the top. No border.
- Inscription
- S S B / I S R M S R / / 1811 SUSan ROberdeaUs WOrk / aged 10 Years / S S B //
- Length Without Frame
- 9 5/8"
- Width Without Frame
- 7 7/8"
- Original Frame
- Unframed
- Historical Owner
- #TE*H35625.B Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Roberdeau Buchanan.
- Owner
- Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
- Owner Private
- Smithsonian Institution
