NEW ENGLAND NEEDLEWORK FAMILY RECORD SAMPLER.
American (probably Massachusetts), dated 1817. With silk, a detailed house with chimneys billowing smoke, flanked by trees. Exceptional floral vine embroidery border is centered at the top with swags. Wrought by "Lydia Hale Phillipston September 4, 1817." Sampler, 18.75" x 20". Molded gold leaf frame measures 21.75" x 23". Sold Garth's Auctions (Delaware, Ohio).
Condition Report: Some small rust spots, linen has toning, some fading, a few small loose threads and a little sagging top center. You can see edge of linen.
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American (probably Massachusetts), dated 1817. With silk, a detailed house with chimneys billowing smoke, flanked by trees. Exceptional floral vine embroidery border is centered at the top with swags. Wrought by "Lydia Hale Phillipston September 4, 1817." Sampler, 18.75" x 20". Molded gold leaf frame measures 21.75" x 23". Sold Garth's Auctions (Delaware, Ohio).
Condition Report: Some small rust spots, linen has toning, some fading, a few small loose threads and a little sagging top center. You can see edge of linen.
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