11-05-201111-05-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2567BBoston
November 5, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Two Needlework Samplers

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$207$175
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2567BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 05, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Two Needlework Samplers, 18th and 19th century, the first worked by Rachel Mercer of East Marlborough, Chester, Pennsylvania, stitched with wool yarns on a linen ground with rows of alphabets over the inscription "Rachel Mercer her sampler made in the 11 year ----- 1785/Abner anb[sic] Iane Mercer," and a series of family initials over a pious verse, (toning, stitch losses),11 x 10; the second sampler worked by Sarah C. Tower, probably New England, early 19th century stitched with silk threads on a linen ground, with rows of alphabets over her signature and probable town "Westbrook" and a pious verse, (toning),15 x 14 in.
Estimate $200-400

Keywords

Rachel Mercer, Chester, Abner anb, Sarah C. Tower, New England, Pennsylvania