Lot 0447

"MJB"- Needlework Sampler 1821

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Samplers

Sold

Fantastic 1886 pictorial needlework sampler picturing all that you can imagine in a sampler.: Fantastic 1886 pictorial needlework sampler picturing all that you can imagine in a sampler. Including railroad train, hot air balloon, man on bicycle, African American figures parading, equestrian, v

2022Fantastic 1886 pictorial needlework sampler picturing all that you can imagine in a sampler.See Sold Price

Sold

c.1828 Needlework Sampler from Antrim, NH by 14 year: Title: c.1828 Needlework Sampler from Antrim, NH by 14 year old Jane Temple Provenance/Additional Info: Jane Temple. Needlework Sampler. Antrim, NH c. 1828 This rare sampler featuring an eagle at the

2021c.1828 Needlework Sampler from Antrim, NH by 14 yearSee Sold Price

Sold

NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER BY BETSY MANSFIELD, SALEM, MA DATED 1773: Rare early signed and dated Salem, MA sampler with two courting couples and a spotted dog standing on green flowery hillocks. A cupid with bow, and other design elements, drawn on the background linen

2023NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER BY BETSY MANSFIELD, SALEM, MA DATED 1773See Sold Price

Sold

NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER - HAVERHILL, MA – 1819 – BY OLIVIA HOYT: This graphically stunning Haverhill, MA, sampler was worked in 1819 by 14 year old Olivia Hoyt as a memorial to her father who was a shipwright and drowned in 1807 with five other persons in the Merri

2023NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER - HAVERHILL, MA – 1819 – BY OLIVIA HOYTSee Sold Price

Sold

Needlework Sampler by Maria M. Cressy - Bradford, New: Title: Needlework Sampler by Maria M. Cressy - Bradford, New Hampshire c.1826 Additional Information: Maria Cressy was born November 30, 1817, in Bradford, NH, and wrought this sampler at aged 9 while

2022Needlework Sampler by Maria M. Cressy - Bradford, NewSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare Vermont needlework sampler: Rare Vermont needlework sampler by Lucinda Lamb Townshend, aged 13 years, July 24, 1820, having two long verses flanking scene with Federal period house, figures, and tree and flower motifs. Toning, m

2022Rare Vermont needlework samplerSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare probably Tennessee needlework sampler dated 1822: Eleanor Stokley. . Needlework Memorial Sampler. . Probably Tennessee dated 1822. . . . Beautifully executed sampler featuring a central oval cartouche with a monument inscribed "Eleanor Stokleys work

2022Rare probably Tennessee needlework sampler dated 1822See Sold Price

Sold

Mary Southwick - Needlework Sampler: Needlework sampler. Mary Southwick, Danvers. Massachusetts, dated 1819. Frame: H 19-1/2" W 16-3/4". Sight: H 17-1/2" W 14-3/4". Condition: Excellent original condition. Minor imperfections. Link for h

2023Mary Southwick - Needlework SamplerSee Sold Price

Sold

Rare West Tennessee Needlework Sampler, Lucy Macon Green: Rare West Tennessee Needlework Sampler, stitched by Lucy Macon Green and dated 1842, silk on linen. Strawberry border enclosing five rows of alphabets and a geometric border over a signature line, LUC

2022Rare West Tennessee Needlework Sampler, Lucy Macon GreenSee Sold Price

Sold

English Needlework Sampler by Jane Reason, 1748.: Silk threads on linen, stitched with floral motifs, crowns and pairs of cherubs. In original period frame, 23 x 13 ¾ inches. Provenance: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, November

2022English Needlework Sampler by Jane Reason, 1748.See Sold Price

Sold

Abigail Otis Needlework Sampler Situate, MA dated 1804: Title: Abigail Otis, Needlework Sampler, Situate, MA dated 1804 Provenance/Additional Info: Inscribed: â€œAbigail Otis Situate was born November the 16 1794. This done in the year/ of our Lord 180

2022Abigail Otis Needlework Sampler Situate, MA dated 1804See Sold Price

Sold

Framed Antique Needlework Sampler, Scottish: Framed Antique Needlework Sampler, Scottish worked in multi-color silk thread on fine linen ground, the rows of colorful alphabet worked above a cartouche with verse, "Let joy or ease let affluence or

2023Framed Antique Needlework Sampler, ScottishSee Sold Price

Sold

Needlework Sampler by Priscilla Rogers, Weymouth, Norfolk, MA - 1824: Priscilla Rogers was born 10 May, 1809, and at age 15, she worked this beautiful sampler honoring her very large family consisting of her parents and their twelve children. At age 20 she married Danie

2022Needlework Sampler by Priscilla Rogers, Weymouth, Norfolk, MA - 1824See Sold Price

Sold

Needlework Sampler Rachel Moore Philadelphia 1834: Needlework sampler: "Respectfully presented to Samuel Moore by his affectionate daughter Rachel Moore done in the 16th year of her age 1834". Central theme is a memorial stone with an urn on top, the

2024Needlework Sampler Rachel Moore Philadelphia 1834See Sold Price

Sold

PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER Dated 1827 18” x 17” sight. Framed 22” x 21”.: PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLERDated 1827Wrought by "Emma Lee Aged 9 Years 1827". Upper half with verse "See Israel's gentle Shepherd stands ..." surrounded by potted plants, a butterfly and multi-pointe

2022PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER Dated 1827 18” x 17” sight. Framed 22” x 21”.See Sold Price

Sold

A needlework sampler, "Elizabeth Collings her work made in the 10 year of her age 1787," probably: A needlework sampler, "Elizabeth Collings her work made in the 10 year of her age 1787," probably Philadelphia, PA With bands of strawberries, alphabet, numerals and flowerheads above inscription and

2024A needlework sampler, "Elizabeth Collings her work made in the 10 year of her age 1787," probablySee Sold Price

Related Samplers

Group of (3) 19th Century Needlework Samplers: Group of (3) 19th Century Needlework Samplersto include: Electa Russell, aged 13, 1806, possibly Deerfield, MA, silk thread on course linen ground, having alphabet and a few numerals, and pictorial de

4 days LeftGroup of (3) 19th Century Needlework Samplers

$125

Group of (3) 19th Century Needlework Samplers: Group of (3) 19th Century Needlework Samplersto include: Elisabeth H. Pickard, aged 11 years, circa 1834, possibly Ipswich, MA, silk on linen ground, having alphabet, numerals and verse, with geometri

4 days LeftGroup of (3) 19th Century Needlework Samplers

$225

Early American Needlework Sampler: American Needlework Sampler by Polly Hurd, Aged 8, 1787silk thread on course linen ground, possibly Watertown, MA, having alphabet and numerals, verse, and pictorial designs with animals and birds alo

4 days LeftEarly American Needlework Sampler

$425

1859 Needlework Sampler: Antique Needlework Sampler by Sarah Ann Craft; c. 1859; Embroidery on Linen; 12.5" x 10.5" (sampler); Framed (under glass); Note: includes tintype possibly of Sarah Ann Craft, as well as some of her b

1 day Left1859 Needlework Sampler

$200

19th c. Needlework Sampler: 19th c. needlework sampler. Dated 1885. Includes alphabet, house, animals, florals, patterns. Sight 16" x 22", overall 25 1/2" x 31 1/2". High quality frame. Sothebys sticker on glass.

Jul 06, 202419th c. Needlework Sampler

$150

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA PRESENTATION-TYPE PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA PRESENTATION-TYPE PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk and wool on linen, a part of the "Philadelphia Presentation" samplers, center with a six-line verse vignette,

Jun 20, 2024PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA PRESENTATION-TYPE PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER

$1,000

AMERICAN PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: AMERICAN PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, six-and-one-fourth alphabet and numeral rows segmented by horizontal bands of linear stitching, end of second row dated "1829", lower ha

Jun 20, 2024AMERICAN PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER

$50

MECKLENBURG CO. / UNION CO., NORTH CAROLINA PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: MECKLENBURG CO. / UNION CO., NORTH CAROLINA PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, ten alphabet rows segmented by horizontal bands of decorative stitching with "MUH" initials at the en

Jun 20, 2024MECKLENBURG CO. / UNION CO., NORTH CAROLINA PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER

$1,000

AMERICAN / BRITISH NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: AMERICAN / BRITISH NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, five alphabet and numeral rows segmented by horizontal bands of linear stitching, middle third with verse that reads "May I govern my pa[ss]i

Jun 20, 2024AMERICAN / BRITISH NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER

$50

BRITISH RELIGIOUS PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: BRITISH RELIGIOUS PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk and paint on wool, featuring an excerpt from the Book of Malachi, verses 3:16-17, below signed "Elizabeth Crawther Work'd this / Sampler i

Jun 20, 2024BRITISH RELIGIOUS PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER

$100

AMERICAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: AMERICAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, eight alphabet, numeral, decorative stitching, and motif rows segmented by bands of linear stitching, center featuring a five-and-one-fourth line verse that

Jun 20, 2024AMERICAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER

$100

COASTAL MAINE ATTRIBUTED NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: COASTAL MAINE ATTRIBUTED NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, seven alphabet rows segmented by horizontal bands of decorative stitching, lower half featuring a six-line religious verse above signature t

Jun 20, 2024COASTAL MAINE ATTRIBUTED NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER

$250

MIDDLESEX / NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: MIDDLESEX / NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, six alphabet, one numeral, and one pictorial rows segmented by horizontal bands of decorative stitching, middle row

Jun 20, 2024MIDDLESEX / NORFOLK CO., MASSACHUSETTS NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER

$250

New England needlework sampler: Anonymous New England sampler dated 1822? (The last number is difficult to read). The sampler consists of several alphabets and numerous motifs of flowering vines, trees, birds, butterfly, and a flowe

Jun 20, 2024New England needlework sampler

$50

Needlework Sampler by Caroline Marden - NH dated 1813: When Caroline C Marden was born from 1799 to 1800, in New Hampshire, her father, John Marden, was 29 and her mother, Sarah Cartland, was 25. She married Nathaniel E. Badger on 28 April 1822, in Boston

Jun 21, 2024Needlework Sampler by Caroline Marden - NH dated 1813

$50

BRITISH NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER: BRITISH NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on worsted ground, featuring an eight-line religious verse, below signed "Honour Thorne" and dated "September 8th / 1775", two pictorial motifs of

Jun 20, 2024BRITISH NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER

$50

More Items in Samplers

INCREDIBLE ANTIQUE SAMPLER c.1835, "SARAH GRAY Her sampler in the 8 year of her age" "Dec the 5 1835: DESCRIPTION: INCREDIBLE ANTIQUE SAMPLER c.1835, BTB TENNESSEE "SARAH GRAY Her sampler in the 8 year of her age" "Dec the 5 1835" "In burying place there you may see Graves shorter there than I From de

1 day LeftINCREDIBLE ANTIQUE SAMPLER c.1835, "SARAH GRAY Her sampler in the 8 year of her age" "Dec the 5 1835

$110

4 days LeftGroup of (3) 19th Century Needlework Samplers

$125

1 day Left1859 Needlework Sampler

$200

4 days LeftGroup of (3) 19th Century Needlework Samplers

$225

Mary James's Embroidered Sampler, New Castle, Delaware: Mary James's Embroidered Sampler, New Castle, Delawareworked in multicolor silk thread on linen ground, New Castle, Delaware, with multicolored embroidered floral sprays and cross-stitched birds surro

6 days LeftMary James's Embroidered Sampler, New Castle, Delaware

$250

4 days LeftEarly American Needlework Sampler

$425

CHARLOTTE ROSER - 19TH C. NEEDLWORK SAMPLER: Wrought by Charlotte Roser at 11 years old. Silk on linen. Old label affixed to back of frame. Early to mid 19th century. Dimensions: Frame H 18.75" x W 16.75" Conditions: Minor tears in needlework, a

5 days LeftCHARLOTTE ROSER - 19TH C. NEEDLWORK SAMPLER

$275

Needlepoint Folk Art Sampler: Antique sampler, Needlepoint in many colors. Lower portion illustrates 2 dogs, one possibly a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Sight 17 1/2" x 20", overall 19" x 21 1/2".

Jul 06, 2024Needlepoint Folk Art Sampler

$20

Needlepoint Folk Art Sampler: Antique sampler, needlepoint in many colors. Lower portion illustrates Adam and Eve. Dated 1854 in the center. Sight 17 1/2" x 16", overall 19 1/2" x 17 1/2".

Jul 06, 2024Needlepoint Folk Art Sampler

$30

VA or TN 1824 House & Roses Sampler, Elizabeth Booker: Virginia or West Tennessee needlework sampler, silk on linen, stitched by Elizabeth M.A.R. Booker in 1824. Exceptionally wide floral border with prominent roses among other flowers, enclosing a red br

Jul 06, 2024VA or TN 1824 House & Roses Sampler, Elizabeth Booker

$700

Mid 19th Century Needlework Sampler dated 1852: Country primitve sampler set in frame and measuring approx 23.5" tall x 14.5" wide. Dated in center right center 1852. Showing some areas of wear, see photos.

Jun 22, 2024Mid 19th Century Needlework Sampler dated 1852

$20

SMALL SAMPLER Green thread on an openwork background, alphabet in capitals, and numbers "1-10": SMALL SAMPLER Green thread on an openwork background, alphabet in capitals, and numbers "1-10" below, 1 3/4" h, 2 3/4" w, placed in a carved wood and gilded frame, 8 3/4" x 10 3/4".

Jun 22, 2024SMALL SAMPLER Green thread on an openwork background, alphabet in capitals, and numbers "1-10"

$400

FRAMED SAMPLER BY E.H. ARDENDS 1879: 29 inches x 29 inches

1 hr LeftFRAMED SAMPLER BY E.H. ARDENDS 1879

$35

SCHOOLGIRL SAMPLER, HANNAH BUCKLEY, WINSLOW, MAINE, 1842.: 10 x 11.5 inches, in a gilt frame.

1 hr LeftSCHOOLGIRL SAMPLER, HANNAH BUCKLEY, WINSLOW, MAINE, 1842.

$100

Kentucky Sampler, Elmira Adams c. 1840: Kentucky Schoolgirl Needlework Sampler by Elmira  Adams of Lincoln, KY, circa 1840. Rendered in eyelet, satin and cross stitch with silk thread on linen ground. Leaf and blossom and sawtooth bord

Jul 06, 2024Kentucky Sampler, Elmira Adams c. 1840

$200

Rare Eastern NC Sampler c. 1820 by Pussey Grady: Exceedingly rare Eastern North Carolina Needlework sampler by Pussey Grady of Duplin County, circa 1820. The silk on linen sampler features 6 alphabets rendered in a variety of stitches

Jul 06, 2024Rare Eastern NC Sampler c. 1820 by Pussey Grady

$400

Recommended Textiles & Linens

Aubusson The Sacrifice of Isaac Tapestry, 18th C.: Aubusson The Sacrifice of Isaac Scene Tapestry, circa eighteenth century or earlier. 113.25" L x 100.25" W. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: European Art, French, Old Testament,

1 day LeftAubusson The Sacrifice of Isaac Tapestry, 18th C.

$700

Aubusson Style Tapestry, 19th C.: Aubusson Style Tapestry, circa nineteenth century, depicting a hunting scene with figures and dogs. 45.75" H x 51" W. Provenance: From an Upper East Side Collection. Keywords: European Art, Needlework

1 day LeftAubusson Style Tapestry, 19th C.

$850

French Aubusson Tapestry Fragment, 18th C.: French Aubusson Tapestry Fragment, circa eighteenth century, depicting a mythological battle scene. 88.25" L x 46" W. Provenance: From an Upper West Side estate located at the Ansonia. Keywords: Europ

1 day LeftFrench Aubusson Tapestry Fragment, 18th C.

$1,000

FRENCH JP PANNEAUX WOVEN VEDURE TAPESTRY, 88" X 155": Monumental French woven verdure tapestry, JP Panneaux Gobelins, 20th c., depicting lush riverside landscape, with a foliate border, approx 88"h, 155"w

2 hrs LeftFRENCH JP PANNEAUX WOVEN VEDURE TAPESTRY, 88" X 155"

$425

Large Antique European Pictorial Wool Tapestry, 12'0'' x 10'3'': Large Antique European Pictorial Wool Tapestry. Size: 12'0'' x 10'3'' (366 x 312 cm). Weight: 30 lbs.

Jun 18, 2024Large Antique European Pictorial Wool Tapestry, 12'0'' x 10'3''

$1,000

FRAMED FRENCH AUBUSSON PASTORAL TAPESTRY, 89" X 61": Framed French Aubusson pastoral tapestry, with musician and couple dancing in a wooded landscape, small tear to central plane, approx 89"h, 61"w, 40lbs

1 day LeftFRAMED FRENCH AUBUSSON PASTORAL TAPESTRY, 89" X 61"

$1,000

Wall Tapestry, North Coast, Chimu Culture, 1200-1550 CE: Wall Tapestry, North Coast, Chimu Culture, 1200-1550 CE. Size: 2'8'' x 5'10'' (81 x 178 cm). A spectacular tapestry weaving depicting two ruler/god figures with zoomorphic attendants. Each figure is s

Jun 18, 2024Wall Tapestry, North Coast, Chimu Culture, 1200-1550 CE

$5,000

1 day LeftINCREDIBLE ANTIQUE SAMPLER c.1835, "SARAH GRAY Her sampler in the 8 year of her age" "Dec the 5 1835

$110

4 days LeftGroup of (3) 19th Century Needlework Samplers

$125

(2) LARGE CARVED & PAINTED TAPESTRY INSET FLOOR ORNAMENTS, 91"H X 28"W: (pair) Carved and painted standing floor ornaments, each having scrolled foliate and floral frame, containing roundel with inset tapestry fragment,  approx 91"h, 28"w, 12"d

1 day Left(2) LARGE CARVED & PAINTED TAPESTRY INSET FLOOR ORNAMENTS, 91"H X 28"W

$850

1 day Left1859 Needlework Sampler

$200

FLEMISH BIBLICAL TAPESTRY, 106" X 126": Flemish tapestry, possibly a Biblical subject, approx 106"h, 126"w

1 day LeftFLEMISH BIBLICAL TAPESTRY, 106" X 126"

$3,000

Genaro de Carvalho (1926 - 1971): Needlepoint Tapestry: Bahia, Brazil, 1960s; red, black, beige and grey wool, mounted to backing and framed; signed in the weave 38 x 50 in. (96.5 x 127 cm.), Frame: 47 x 60 in. (119.4 x 152.4 cm.) Provenance: Property from

3 hrs LeftGenaro de Carvalho (1926 - 1971): Needlepoint Tapestry

$3,500

4 days LeftGroup of (3) 19th Century Needlework Samplers

$225

Large Greek Composite Silk Embroidery, 19th C., 7'4'' x 8'8'': Large Greek Composite Silk Embroidery, 19th C.Size: 7'4'' x 8'8'' (224 x 264 cm).

Jun 18, 2024Large Greek Composite Silk Embroidery, 19th C., 7'4'' x 8'8''

$200

Pictorial Folk Tapestry, Peru, Mid 20th C., 5'5'' x 5'11'': Pictorial Folk Tapestry, Peru, Mid 20th C. Wool. Signed. Size: 5'5'' x 5'11'' (165 x 180 cm). Weight: 5 lbs.

Jun 18, 2024Pictorial Folk Tapestry, Peru, Mid 20th C., 5'5'' x 5'11''

$100

Item Details

Description

Needlework sampler. American. Wrought by MJB 1821. Alphabets and letters comprise the top half of this lovely sampler. The bottom portion is centered by a fine brick home, flanked by a fruit tree and wooded area with an urn on a pedestal. A cartouche of flowers above the house contains the unnamed artist's info. Frame: H 19" W 20". Sight: H 16-1/2" W 17-7/8". Condition: Professionally framed. Some holes on the bottom right and left have been restored. One spot by a letter W looks stained. Collection of Ann Fassnacht. Link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/p9ke52nffsxfx60k5e47d/h?rlkey=rzweqtcsst0am3nludo75vhwb&dl=0

Buyer's Premium

"MJB"- Needlework Sampler 1821

Name: \"MJB\"- Needlework Sampler 1821
SKU: 167925854
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $500

See Sold Price

Starting Price $100

Sell a Similar Item

21 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Branford, CT, us

See Policy for Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

New England Auctions - Fred Giampietro

TOP RATED

Branford, CT, United States

358 Reviews

8,158 Followers