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Thu, Jul 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 253

Pennsylvania Quaker Needlework Sampler

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

early 19th century, ten bands of the alphabet in various stitches over "Lydia C Mendenhall A17", flowers, birds and swan lower panel, strawberry vine border, silk on linen, sight, 17 x 12 in.; later gilt wood frame with wire hanger

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Condition

slight fading and wear to fabric, frame in good condition, not examined out of frame