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Fri, Jan 6, 2006 06:00PM EST
Lot 314

Chester County, Pennsylvania silk on linen sampler

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
Sold for
$4,998
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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Chester County, Pennsylvania silk on linen sampler, wrought by Hannah Wentz and dated 1834, with elaborate still life of flowers surrounded by baskets of flowers and verse, over a landscape depicting two couples and dog under a tree, all surrounded by a vibrant grape and strawberry vine border, 21 1/2" x 25 1/2".

Condition

Background linen - beige (faded). 30% loss to grass along bottom edge. Colors enhanced.