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Sat, Jan 15, 2011 09:00AM EST
Lot 225

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania silk on linen needl

Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
Sold for
$11,257.50
Sold Price includes BP

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$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
Lancaster County, Pennsylvania silk on linen needlework sampler dated 1834, worked by Mary A. Carpenter with central verse surrounded by alphabet, flowering vines, trees, birds, and a brick home, 21" x 21 1/2".

Condition

Lawn originally had a light green gauze over the black. Gauze always deteriorates in this group of samplers. Otherwise in excellent condition.