Twining, Susanna

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Maker
Twining, Susanna
Date made
1809
Origin
Wrightstown, PA US
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
6 alphabets: each is complete but #4 has the long style S. Numbers 1-9. The bottom half of the sampler is filled with motifs of baskets of flowers, flower sprays, two small floral wreaths with a flying bird. At the bottom L a large black bird is perched on an urn, on the R is a swan. In the center a wreath with facing love birds.
Inscription
Susanna Twining 1809 //
Historical Owner
#17680
Owner
Mercer Museum, Doylestown, PA
Owner Private
Mercer Museum