American Pennsylvania Mensch Genealogy Needlework Sampler, Early 19th Century

Item Details

Item Type	Sampler, Genealogy Record
Maker	Unknown member of the Mensch family, Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Technique	Embroidery, Cross-Stitch, Eyelet Stitch
Manufacturing Process	Handmade
Materials	Tiffany Cotton, Silk Thread
Inscriptions and/or Labels	Family tree with research notes on the possible individuals named in the sampler included to verso
Period	Early 19th Century
Date	Work most likely ceased between 1827-1832, before the birth of Hervey (or Harvey) Mensch
Origin	United States
Additional Information	Sampler was left unfinished, with border motif lacking detail and depiction of the home partially stitched.

Condition

- discoloration throughout ground and stitching, toning from age and additional stains present; some color fade in stitching; uneven edges to cotton canvas with some pulled and broken threads throughout; hole to canvas and accretion to lower right corner; edge wear to frame.

Dimensions

16.5" W x 17.75" H x 1.0" D

- measures frame; visible work 14.75" W x 16.0" H.

Item #

ITMG109002

Additional Information

"The Mensch Genealogy" (1922), compiled by Frank W. Mensch; Online View

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