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Two American Needlework Alphabet Samplers
Two American Needlework Alphabet Samplers
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Description
Two American girlhood silk on linen needlework alphabet samplers, second quarter 19th century, the smaller example with rows of large and small uppercase alphabets and numbers with a 'Greek key' border inscribed below "KEEP GOD'S COMMANDMENTS / MARY TURNER AGED 8 YEARS", beneath glass in a faux grain painted frame, the larger example with two rows each of an uppercase and lowercase alphabet and numbers, inscribed to the center "Ann Eliza / beth Innes Earto / January 18th 1826" and three rows of a large uppercase alphabet below, beneath glass in a paint decorated frame.

Dimension:Sight of smaller 11 3/4 x 9in; frame 14 3/4 x 12in; sight of larger 11 3/4 x 8in.

Provenance:From a New Jersey Estate.
Condition
Neither needlework has been examined out of the frame. Both framed and glazed. General fading and minor wear, otherwise in good condition overall. Each of the frames with marks, wear and small losses.
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Two American Needlework Alphabet Samplers

Estimate $100 - $500
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Starting Price $100
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