A needlework sampler, "Elizabeth Collings her work made in the 10 year of her age 1787," probably

A needlework sampler, "Elizabeth Collings her work made in the 10 year of her age 1787," probably Philadelphia, PA

With bands of strawberries, alphabet, numerals and flowerheads above inscription and scenic panel of trees, butterflies, flower-filled baskets, and animals worked with polychrome silk threads on a linen ground, framed.

21 ¾ in. x 20 ½ in. (sight)

Provenance

A Massachusetts collection.
Condition Report: lot 29: background threads overall toned, but retaining much of the color to the silk threads; with some losses and some horizontal tearing, a couple tears to center inscription with thoughtful stitch repairs; has been more recently framed and the back papered