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Description:
Needlework Sampler "Ann Shore," stitched in worsted wool threads on a linen background with eight lines of alphabet and numbers and "Ann Shore her Sam/plecloth aged 14/taught by Elizabet/h Griffith Nov 1 1777," framed, ht. 13 1/2, wd. 9 1/2 in.
The Marge Staufer Americana Collection
Estimate $300-500
Short losses to four lines dividing the alphabet rows at the top of the sampler.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Stephen 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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