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Description:
"Mary Leonard" Needlework Sampler, dated 1808, stitched with nine lines of alphabet and text, inscribed in needlework "Conway Sept 11th 1808" and "Mary Leonard Aged 9 years the 15th of/December 1808," within a vine border with flowers and birds at the top and flowers and animals at the bottom, framed, 18 1/2, wd. 12 in.
Estimate $200-300
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Keywords
Mary LeonardStephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200
Paul O’Hara
Business Administrator, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3224
American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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