1833 American Needlepoint Embroidery Sampler w/ Poem
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**Originally Listed At $800**
North America, United States, ca. 1833 CE. A framed cotton or linen and silk needlepoint sampler with the alphabet and a virtuous poem, and the name and date: "Martha Ann Griggs, Bridge Point August 22nd 1833." The embroidery demonstrated a girl's domestic skills and her education; needlepoint was a common part of 18th & 19th century American curriculum for girls. Size of textile: 18" L x 16" W (45.7 cm x 40.6 cm); frame: 20.25" L x 18.3" W (51.4 cm x 46.5 cm)
Provenance: private Santa Barbara, California, USA collection
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#179028
North America, United States, ca. 1833 CE. A framed cotton or linen and silk needlepoint sampler with the alphabet and a virtuous poem, and the name and date: "Martha Ann Griggs, Bridge Point August 22nd 1833." The embroidery demonstrated a girl's domestic skills and her education; needlepoint was a common part of 18th & 19th century American curriculum for girls. Size of textile: 18" L x 16" W (45.7 cm x 40.6 cm); frame: 20.25" L x 18.3" W (51.4 cm x 46.5 cm)
Provenance: private Santa Barbara, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#179028
Condition
Some fading and minor stains, otherwise intact. Mounted in modern / vintage wooden and glass frame, some tearing to paper backing.
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1833 American Needlepoint Embroidery Sampler w/ Poem
Estimate $500 - $750
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