08-08-201508-08-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 8, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Small Needlework Sampler

Sell one like this
$738$600
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2838MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 08, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Small Needlework Sampler, Mary Kelly, at "Mr. Raines Hospital," Wapping, London, 1762 worked in threads on a fine linen ground, composed of four rows of verse above the maker's name and school, hearts and crowns, and Adam and Eve flanking the serpent's tree below, (toned, faded),9 1/4 x 6 1/4 in., in a figured maple frame and gilt liner.
Estimate $600-800


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Keywords

London, Adam and Eve, Raines Hospital, Adam, Mary Kelly