08-14-201108-14-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
August 14, 2011 10:00 AMCalender
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Small Needlework Sampler

Sell one like this
$326$275
Auction: American Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2558MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: August 14, 2011 10:00AM

Description:

Small Needlework Sampler, Rehoboth, Massachusetts, late 18th century, silk threads stitched on a linen ground with two bands of geometric flowers and bird motifs over an alphabet and the verse "New England is my Dwelling Place/Rehoboth is my Station/God Almighty Did Me Fraim/But Christ is My Salvation," (toning, scattered thin spots to ground, fading, minor stitch loss),8 1/2 x 7 3/4 in., in a contemporary wood frame.
Estimate $400-600

a few of the letters on the center alphabet band a missing some stitches.

Keywords

Rehoboth, Dwelling Place/Rehoboth, Massachusetts, New England