08-09-200908-09-2009
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 9, 2009 11:00 AMCalender
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Needlework Sampler

Sell one like this
$948$800
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2468Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 09, 2009 11:00AM

Description:

Needlework Sampler, "Abigail Withington's Work Wrought in the 14th year of her AGE ad 1821," worked in silk and wool threads on a linen ground, with rows of alphabets over a pious verse, above a scene with a brick house, figures, trees, and animals, with grapevine border, (toning, scattered stitch losses),18 1/2 x 16 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

The sampler is toned, several stitch losses to some of the grape clusters and red borders and a few areas on the lower lawn area under the house.

Keywords

Abigail Withington