Sampler Group, lot of three needlework's
New England
Circa 1815-1830
Marking sampler within strawberry border; Ruth Tupper's Sampler Work'd [sic] in the 13 year of Her Age- AD 1830. (Frame: 11 x 16.25 inches; view: 10 x 15.5 inches.)
A simple marking sampler wrought by anonymous maker that measures with the frame: 9 x 11.75 inches; view: 7.25 x 10 inches.
Also, a small neatly compartmentalized marking sampler by Sarah E. Parsons that measures Frame: 11 x 5 inches; view: 10 x 4 inches.
$985 for the lot
295-54
Sampler
Elizabeth Cox, Aged 10
Circa 1828
As depicted-a neatly wrought work...the saw-tooth border framing a vine/floral border that centers the marking sampler above the maker's name and date.
(Framed: 18.25 x 20 inches; View Size: 14.5 x 16 inches.)
$6,225
191-300
Betsy Evans Needlework
Nautical theme sampler worked in wool by Betsy Evans in 1858 at age 16. Overall condition is excellent.
Dimensions: Sight size 19 by 23-inches.
$3,150
637-80
British Sailor's Woolwork
Embroidery
Steam and Sail
Second-half 19th century
Wool, wood, and tiny beads
As depicted, skillfully wrought "wooly" embroidered picture displaying ship under full sail with puffs of wool forming smoke billowing from stack. In generally excellent condition other than overall fading. (Frame: 26.75 x 20.75 inches; view: 23.5 x 17.5 inches.)
$1,950
476-5
Wool-Work Picture
Village Scene
19th Century
As depicted, wrought on canvas, mounted within period birds eye maple frame with gilt liner; no damage. (Frame: 19.5 x 15.5 inches; view: 16 x 12 inches.)
$975
713-6
Silk Picture of a Woman
"Martha Pitt, Oct. 10 1810"
American or English
A silk picture of a woman and animals in a landscape. The picture is behind eglomise glass, on which is painted "Martha Pitt, Oct. 1810". The gilded frame also has applied decoration, and the gilder's label is on the back. The silk background and frame has some losses, noted for accuracy. The frame measures 18.25 by 15.25-inches, and the view area measures 14.25 by 11.25-inches.
$1,085
605-15
Shepherd and Shepherdess and Lady Silk Embroidery
Worked by Rebecca Green Butler
Connecticut embroidery, circa 1800-1810
Silk on silk embroidery worked using a wide variety of stitches. Although the faces are worn the needlework is exquisite.
Dimensions: 16 by 17-inch sight size, add 2.5-inches for frame.
Genealogy available.
Price: $4,395
903-4
Cordelia In Lear
King Lear's Favorite Daughter
Schoolgirl Silk-On-Silk Embroidery And Watercolor
New England
Circa 1800
Perhaps inspired by an illustration in a magazine or a Shakespeare text...Cordelia with her long beautiful hair on bent knee; her long gown having great texture is trimmed with sequins as are her shoes and pocket. She is positioned against a beautiful sky; the painted face, hands, and feet appear to be professionally rendered. The hillocks are embroidered with grasses and flowering plants; trees with plush textured seed-stitched foliage; mountain done with long running stitch. The work is wrought within an oval border stitched with gold thread...the title line done in ink. The piece is stitched to original linen stretching and is tied with linen tape to original backboard. The view area remains in excellent original condition with strong color. Minor thread loss (moth damage) confined to title line; other losses, soiling, and stains confined to mat area and outside edge; all imperfections are hidden by eglomise glass. The glass appears to be period...eglomise restored. The period frame may be original. (Frame: 15.25 x 18.25 inches; view: 11.75 x 14 inches.)
Price: $2,245
500-3
Sailors Wookwork Embroidery
Third Quarter Nineteenth Century
British...wooly
As depicted a sleek and elegant ship with four masts flying her colors.
The work is competently wrought and is within a rope-like border crafted of twisted wool yarns. In generally excellent condition; uniform overall fading.
(Frame: 33.75 x 27.75 inches; view: 29.25 x 23.25 inches.)
$1,725
659-4
Wilder Family Register Needlework
Floral garlands, festooning and Federal
eagle above temple form...
Wrought by Elizabeth Wilder
Worcester County, Sterling, Massachusetts
Silk on linen
Circa 1825
Elizabeth's needlework documents the Wilder family of Sterling, Massachusetts. Worked in silk on linen, this needlework is in excellent condition.
Dimensions: 21.5-inches by 17-inches.
$7,685
240-66
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