Dorwart, Susannah (age 13)

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Maker
Dorwart, Susannah (age 13)
Date made
1829
Origin
Lancaster, PA US
Stitches
Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
Motifs of birds, flowers, butterflies, baskets of flowers, floral sprays. Bordered with green silk ribbon on all four sides.
Inscription
The mild Religion from above / Decends, a sweet engageing form, / The messenger of heavenly love, / The bow of Promise in a storm. / / / J D / S D / / Susannah / Dorwart / 1829 / Age 13 / Lancaster
Length Without Frame
24 1/2"
Width Without Frame
21 1/4"
Historical Owner
#83.04 Gift of Dr. & Mrs. Donald M. Herr (Part of the Heritage Center Collection)
Owner
Lancaster History, Lancaster, PA
Owner Private
Lancaster History