Item Details
Description
A needlework sampler, "Elizabeth Collings her work made in the 10 year of her age 1787," probably Philadelphia, PA
Provenance
With bands of strawberries, alphabet, numerals and flowerheads above inscription and scenic panel of trees, butterflies, flower-filled baskets, and animals worked with polychrome silk threads on a linen ground, framed.
21 ¾ in. x 20 ½ in. (sight)
Provenance
A Massachusetts collection.
Condition
lot 29: background threads overall toned, but retaining much of the color to the silk threads; with some losses and some horizontal tearing, a couple tears to center inscription with thoughtful stitch repairs; has been more recently framed and the back papered
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A needlework sampler, "Elizabeth Collings her work made in the 10 year of her age 1787," probably
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
Starting Price
$1,500
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American Furniture, Folk and Decorative Arts
Philadelphia, PA, USA
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