Silk Needlework Allegorical Scene

Description:

Silk Needlework Allegorical Scene, "Semire et Melide. Wrought by Sarah S. Paine, aged 12 years, Charlestown 1826," solidly stitched silk threads on silk depicting two women at a well with sheep, beside a house, watercolor features and distant landscape, printed ink text on silk below, gold border and black glass mat in a giltwood frame, (imperfections),13 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (sight).
Estimate $1,500-2,000

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