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SAMPLER DATED 1787

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Rare probably Tennessee needlework sampler dated 1822: Eleanor Stokley. . Needlework Memorial Sampler. . Probably Tennessee dated 1822. . . . Beautifully executed sampler featuring a central oval cartouche with a monument inscribed "Eleanor Stokleys work

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PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER Dated 1827 18” x 17” sight. Framed 22” x 21”.: PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERDated 1827Wrought by "Emma Lee Aged 9 Years 1827". Upper half with verse "See Israel's gentle Shepherd stands ..." surrounded by potted plants, a butterfly and multi-pointe

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Mary Ann Taylor's Needlepoint Sampler Dated 1833, England: Mary Ann Taylor's Needlepoint Sampler Dated 1833, Englandworked in multi-color silk threads on fine loose weave wool, the symmetrical composition with a variety of floral motifs, with verse paying hom

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CONNECTICUT NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER Dated 1797 12” x 11” sight. Framed 14” x 13”.: CONNECTICUT NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERDated 1797"M... Morris's Sampler Wrought January 30th 1797 Aged Eleven Years Wrought Mis. Hotchkin's School New Haven[?]". Upper third depicts a large white house flanked

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Ann Martin's Framed Sampler Dated 1822, English: Ann Martin's Framed Sampler Dated 1822, Englishworked in multi-color silk threads on loose weave ground, with a partial alphabet row above initials WM and IH, likely parents of the maker, worked to ce

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British silk on wool sampler dated 1797, and signed S: British silk on wool sampler dated 1797, and signed S. Low, the corners with florals sprays surrounding the diamond form central medallion, 10" x 10"w. Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sold

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British silk on wool canvas sampler dated 1811, and: British silk on wool canvas sampler dated 1811, and signed Marie Ransome Walton, 13.5"h x 10"w. Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Sold to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund.

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ENGLISH NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER Dated 1846 22.25" x 27" sight. Framed 25.5" x 30.5".: ENGLISH NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERDated 1846Colorful and highly detailed rows of alphabets, numerals, animals, plants, vines, etc. Floral vine border.22.25" x 27" sight. Framed 25.5" x 30.5".

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MASSACHUSETTS NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER Dated 1797 18.75” x 17.5” sight. Framed 21.25” x: MASSACHUSETTS NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERDated 1797Wrought by "Rizpah Farmer born Sept. the 26, 1797 Aged 13 Years.". Note verso indicates Farmer was born in Middlesex, Massachusetts. Depicts alphabe

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Needlepoint Sampler Dated 1806: Dated 1806 Needlepoint sampler with motto, trees, house etc. - Approx 14.5 x 15w

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ALPHABET AND FOLIATE THEMED SAMPLER DATED 1846: A three alphabet and foliate themed sampler by Frances Farwell, age 13, dated 1846. Ht: 18" Wd: 19.25"

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Pennsylvania Sampler dated 1830 by Judith Eschbach: This colorful, graphic sampler is inscribed: Judith Eschback/ Sampler Worked in the 10 Year of her age 1830. Scattered among the motifs of flowering vines, vases of flowers, birds, and other patterns

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UNUSUAL NEW HAMPSHIRE NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER Dated 1814 12.5" x 11" sight. Framed 15.25" x 13.75".: UNUSUAL NEW HAMPSHIRE NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERDated 1814Wrought by "Frances Wilson Aged 10 1814". Dense and colorful arrangement of alphabets, small emblems, numerals, rows of initials all ending

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Adam & Eve, Needlework Sampler Dated 1779: This extraordinary unframed German sampler stands out from most, both in scale and its profuse number of classic design motifs. The dominate Adam & Eve motif is surrounded with symbolic ecclesiastical

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INTERESTING NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER Dated 1839 15.25” x 17” sight. Framed 20” x: INTERESTING NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERDated 1839Wrought by Jane Purdy. Upper half with rows of alphabets and numerals above a verse. Lower half depicts Adam, Eve and the Tree of Knowledge surrounded by stags,

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Item Details

Description

Framed and matted sampler wrought by Hannah Gunter born Oct. 13, 1787. 18" x 11.5" oa

Condition

Small hole, stains, wear consistent with age.

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SAMPLER DATED 1787

Name: SAMPLER DATED 1787
SKU: 177988672
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

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