RARE AND IMPORTANT PAIR OF NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERS BY...
RARE AND IMPORTANT PAIR OF NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERS BY THE LINCOLN SISTERS OF HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS Dated 1819 and 1830
One "Wrought by Mary C. Lincoln Ag'd 7" and executed at Derby Academy, Hingham, in 1819. Floral vine border surrounds an octagonal panel with seven rows of letters and numerals above the verse "In the essence of early youth When all my cares are few I'll show to others of my age What busy hands can do" and the maker's inscription. The other wrought by Mary's younger sister, "Charlotte Lincoln AEt 11 Boston 1830". Three sides with geometric, entwined vine and floral borders surrounding a rectangular panel with six rows of letters and numerals above the verse "How blest the maid whom circling years improve Her God the object of her warmest love, Whose useful hours successive as they glide The Book, the Needle and the Pen divide." and the maker's inscription. Mary and Charlotte were two of the eleven children borne to Noah Lincoln (1772-1856) and Sally Howe (1785-1833). 15.75 "x 16.5" and 17.25" x 16.25". Framed 17" x 18" and 18" x 17".
One "Wrought by Mary C. Lincoln Ag'd 7" and executed at Derby Academy, Hingham, in 1819. Floral vine border surrounds an octagonal panel with seven rows of letters and numerals above the verse "In the essence of early youth When all my cares are few I'll show to others of my age What busy hands can do" and the maker's inscription. The other wrought by Mary's younger sister, "Charlotte Lincoln AEt 11 Boston 1830". Three sides with geometric, entwined vine and floral borders surrounding a rectangular panel with six rows of letters and numerals above the verse "How blest the maid whom circling years improve Her God the object of her warmest love, Whose useful hours successive as they glide The Book, the Needle and the Pen divide." and the maker's inscription. Mary and Charlotte were two of the eleven children borne to Noah Lincoln (1772-1856) and Sally Howe (1785-1833). 15.75 "x 16.5" and 17.25" x 16.25". Framed 17" x 18" and 18" x 17".
Condition: Please contact Eldred's 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred's and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object's age.
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RARE AND IMPORTANT PAIR OF NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERS BY THE LINCOLN SISTERS OF HINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS Dated 1819 and 1830
One "Wrought by Mary C. Lincoln Ag'd 7" and executed at Derby Academy, Hingham, in 1819. Floral vine border surrounds an octagonal panel with seven rows of letters and numerals above the verse "In the essence of early youth When all my cares are few I'll show to others of my age What busy hands can do" and the maker's inscription. The other wrought by Mary's younger sister, "Charlotte Lincoln AEt 11 Boston 1830". Three sides with geometric, entwined vine and floral borders surrounding a rectangular panel with six rows of letters and numerals above the verse "How blest the maid whom circling years improve Her God the object of her warmest love, Whose useful hours successive as they glide The Book, the Needle and the Pen divide." and the maker's inscription. Mary and Charlotte were two of the eleven children borne to Noah Lincoln (1772-1856) and Sally Howe (1785-1833). 15.75 "x 16.5" and 17.25" x 16.25". Framed 17" x 18" and 18" x 17".
One "Wrought by Mary C. Lincoln Ag'd 7" and executed at Derby Academy, Hingham, in 1819. Floral vine border surrounds an octagonal panel with seven rows of letters and numerals above the verse "In the essence of early youth When all my cares are few I'll show to others of my age What busy hands can do" and the maker's inscription. The other wrought by Mary's younger sister, "Charlotte Lincoln AEt 11 Boston 1830". Three sides with geometric, entwined vine and floral borders surrounding a rectangular panel with six rows of letters and numerals above the verse "How blest the maid whom circling years improve Her God the object of her warmest love, Whose useful hours successive as they glide The Book, the Needle and the Pen divide." and the maker's inscription. Mary and Charlotte were two of the eleven children borne to Noah Lincoln (1772-1856) and Sally Howe (1785-1833). 15.75 "x 16.5" and 17.25" x 16.25". Framed 17" x 18" and 18" x 17".
Condition: Please contact Eldred's 48 hours prior to the auction start time with condition report requests. Please do not bid on any item without reading the condition report. The absence of a condition report does NOT imply that an an object is free of defects or restoration. Please contact Eldred's before bidding with any questions as to condition. Condition reports are provided as a complimentary service and only reflect the opinion of Eldred's and should not be taken as a statement of fact. Condition reports only detail flaws or restorations and do not take into account wear, fading, or other issues consistent with an object's age.
