Uhler, Mary

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Maker
Uhler, Mary
Date made
ca 1830's
Origin
Durham, Bucks Cnty, PA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Uhler family names at the top. At the center bottom a very tall house with two chimneys. A tall tree and small baskets of flowers on both sides. In the center two rows of a reversing arcaded cross band with acorns(?). Delicate cross stitch border all four sides..
Inscription
Sampler lists the names of Jacob Uhler, his wife and nine children, including the maker Mary. Unfortunately not legible.
Length Without Frame
19.375"
Width Without Frame
19.37"
Historical Owner
#MM2011.09.005
Owner
Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA
Owner Private
Mercer Museum