- Maker
- Fretz, Elizabeth (age 13)
- Date made
- 1823
- Origin
- Bedminster Twp. Bucks Co, PA US
- Stitches
- Cross,
- In Bolton & Co.
- No
- Foundation Cloth
- Linen
- Embroidery Thread
- Silk
- Predominent Motif
- Family members names are listed in the upper portion of this sampler. The lower two thirds are filled with typical motifs of the area: eight pointed stars, flowers in baskets and urns, facing birds perched on a flower. Reversing arcaded border all four sides.
- Inscription
- William Fretz * Margaret F / retz * JosePh * Fretz * JacoP * F / retz * Barbara * Fretz * Magd / alen Fretz * Catherine * Fre / tz * Elizabeth * Fretz * 1 8 2 3 / (In the center in a basket ): E * F //
- Length Without Frame
- 19.25"
- Width Without Frame
- 16.5"
- Historical Owner
- #1909.1708.001
- Owner
- Historical Society of Montgomery County, Morristown, PA
- Owner Private
- Historical Society of Montgomery County
