August Americana
Description:
Barstow Family Needlework Sampler and Family Record, Hanover, Massachusetts, early 19th century, stitched in light colored thread on a green linen background with five lines of alphabet and numbers, the names and birth dates of twelve members of the Barstow family beginning with John Burdin Barstow, with a floral and geometric border, in a molded black-painted frame with a gilt liner, ht. 17, wd. 18 1/2 in.
Note: Genealogical sources document John Burdin Barstow and his family living in Hanover, Massachusetts.
Estimate $400-600
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
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