Three Needlework Samplers

Description:

Three Needlework Samplers, America, 19th century, stitched with silk thread on linen backing, the large unfinished sampler with stitched inscription "Sarah Emeline Fogg READFIELD MAINE," the long unfinished sampler with stitched inscription "Prudence Buss AE 34," and a long sampler with stitched inscription "Joann Wyer Parker," unframed, (minor holes, fading),ht. to 17, wd. to 17 in.

Provenance: Collection of William H. and Susan F. Watkins.
Estimate $250-350


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