by Larimer Sisters
American, possibly Pennsylvania or New Jersey, one signed "Ruhammah Larimer's Sampler 1832", silk on linen, 17 x 16 in. (sight), later wood frame; one signed "Amelia Larimer's Samper 1828", silk on linen, 16-1/2 x 16 in. (sight), later wood frame. Condition: both with fading, scattered stains, losses, browning of linen. Notes: Both needleworks show a similar central house, with birds in trees and
flower baskets in top band. Amelia's sampler features a female figure on left side. A similar sampler is featured in Stephen and Carol Huber's [Miller's
Samplers: How to Compare and Value], page 133 and is attributed to
Middlebush, Somerset, New Jersey.; Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: From the Collection of Dr. J. C. Gilbert, Jr., Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Condition
both with fading, scattered stains, losses, browning of linen