Created by Mary Bunting (b. August 18, 1800 – d. May 16, 1890), Lower Makefield, Bucks County, PA), this Quaker sampler features four central confronting birds, floral motifs including a carnation in a pot, an eight-sided medallion with a swan, and a squirrel framed in floral trim. The sampler displays characteristic Quaker aesthetic simplicity and symbolism.
Item Date: 1810
Measurement: Sight: 16.5" x 17.5"; Frame: 19.25" x 20.25"
Material: Silk on linen, mounted within a period frame displaying old paint.
Item Condition: As expected…toning, otherwise fine original condition.
Price: $2,800
SKU 1599-4
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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