Costume and Textiles Sampler Made in Rapho Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America1839 Made by Fanny Nissley, American, 1821 - 1888 Cotton plain weave with silk and cotton embroidery in cross and back stitches; silk plain weave border with rosettes Currently not on view 1969-288-145 Whitman Sampler Collection, gift of Pet, Incorporated, 1969 |
LabelThe central motif, a crowned heart with seven emanating branches, was German in origin, and especially popular with Mennonites such as Fanny. The letters OEHBDDE signify "O Edel Herz BeDenk Dein End" or "Oh noble heart think on thine end." This memento mori is flanked by other typical Pennsylvania German motifs, including two proud peacocks, stars, deer, and a variety of vase-and-flower motifs. The whole is framed by a two-color ribbon border with rosettes at the corners, a finish favored for both Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania German samplers.Social Tags [?]fanny nissley [x] pennsylvania sampler [x] sampler [x] us-sampler [x] whitman sampler collection [x] [Add Your Own Tags] |
