Lot 629

Three Framed American Alphabet Samplers

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

two 19th century alphabet and verse samplers, possibly Pennsylvania, one signed "Mary F. Wilsons", one initialed "C.W.", sights 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 in. and 16-1/2 x 11-3/4 in.; 19th century alphabet, verse, and pictorial sampler, possibly Southern states, signed "Maria Bingham," date illegible, sight 10-7/8 x 23-1/2 in.; all framed, largest 12-1/2 x 25 in.

Provenance: From the Collection of Charlotte and L. C. Beckerdite

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From the Collection of Charlotte and L. C. Beckerdite

not examined out of frames, scattered staining and fading throughout; smallest with some losses along lower edge; largest with staining and water damage, scattered losses throughout, numerous areas of possible retouch, heavy fading especially to verse stitching; frames with light wear and abrasions