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January 9, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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English Pictorial Needlework Sampler

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Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2875BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 09, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

English Pictorial Needlework Sampler, dated 1814, silk and wool embroidery on linen, depicting female figure, castle, birds, and vines, inscribed at base, "Susannah Barry Her Work Finished May the 13th, 1814, Aged 13 Years," ht. 21 1/8, wd. 17 in. (sight).
Estimate $600-800

Good condition overall with area of damage over castle motif in center.


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Keywords

Susannah Barry