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Fri, Jan 11, 2008 10:00AM EST
Lot 636

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania silk on linen sampler dat

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$49,140
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$500 $50
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$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $20,000
$500,000 $50,000
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania silk on linen sampler dated 1819, wrought by Sarah Dougherty at Mrs. Leah Meguiers school, with a large central scene of a young man and woman within a blocked border with vignettes of eagle, moon, young children, etc., 18 1/2" x 19". For a further discussion on Leah Meguier's school, see Ring, Girlhood Embroidery, vol II, pgs. 416-422.

Condition

Early 20th c. frame. Not examined out of frame. Sporadic staining.