Martha B. Sydney Needlework Sampler

Description:

Martha B. Sydney Needlework Sampler, Newfield, Tompkins County, New York, 1834, the alphabet and verse stitched in red silk on linen background with floral, bird, and animal motif at lower edge, in a mahogany frame, ht. 16 1/8, wd. 11 1/2 in.

Note: Martha B. Sydney may be Martha Bell Sydney who was born February 25, 1820 in Cayuta, Tioga County, New York.
Estimate $300-500


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