Charlot Darby
Very nice and colorful English sampler of diminutive size. Only measuring 11 ¾”x 14” it is a perfect accent to a small wall or stacked over a larger sampler. Framed in a period birdseye maple frame and all the flower motifs it projects the elegance Charlot would be proud of.
Price 795.00
ELEANOR DULHANLY
Eleanor Dulhanly was from St. Mary’s Halifax, Nova Scotia. Her parents migrated from Ireland, as many did, to come to the New World. They located in Halifax sea port and set up housekeeping.
Eleanor Dulhanty was thirteen years old in 1819, when she stitched this elaborate sampler with a floral swag over a large flower arrangement, flanked by two impressive urns filled with large flowers.
Nova Scotia samplers are very rare and were made in very few number compared to New England states. There are very few documented examples since few have survived. Even fewer examples as impressive as this sampler are known. This would be a great addition to any serious collector. Size 18” by 22 ½”.
Price: $2,250.00
Jane Wright
A very nice house sampler done at age 9 1848, most likely English or Scottish. This is a very appealing sampler that can be displayed alone or in a group. From the top there are two sets of alphabets followed by numbers one thru nine. Followed by a center band containing her name age and date. Under that a section of a large capitalized alphabet. The bottom section has a large home with a large basket of flowers over the top, surrounded by motifs of flowers and trees. Size 16 x 21
Price 950.00
Caroline Nixon
Caroline finished this stunning sampler at the age of just 13. The large basket of flowers is just stunning in conjunction with the amazing visual boarder. Research has uncover Caroline was from Brooklyn ward 7, Kings, New York. She was born in the year 1822 and lived in New York her entire life. An 1892 Census file is mounted on the back of the sampler. Size 19 x 19 3/4 “
Price 2200.00
Philinda Walker
Philinda was 11 years old when she finished her sampler in 1819. The large house makes for an impressive sight presentation with all the motifs of birds and trees near by. Philinda was nice enough to stitch her alphabet ,name and age in black to make it easy to read for all who admire her needlework sampler. There's minor runs in the boarder in the top left corner. Philinda was born in Gorham, New York on Oct 20 1810. She later married John Winthrop Babbit of Danville Vermont. They had three sons John, Charles, and George. A family genealogical chart is mounted on the back of this sampler. Size17 x 18”
Price 2900.00
Mary Wotherspoon
Mary was the daughter of George and Elizabeth Wotherspoon in Scotland. She finished her sampler in 1851 at the age of 11. Mary demonstrated wonderful needlework on a very large scale. The visual of the lettering and motifs make for a great presentation. Mounted in a period Birdseye maple frame. Size 16 ¾” x 20 ¼”
Price 1900.00
Ann Kingsbury Bird
1824 Middlesex County Massachusetts
Sampler maker Ann Kingsbury Bird was born 1812 (F-Daniel, M-Mary) in Watertown, Middlesex
County, Mass. and stitched her striking schoolgirl Sampler in 1824 (signed; “Ann K. Bird Aged 12 Years”). Her needlework Features an exquisite, arcaded tulip outer border, and an even more impressive
Cartouche comprised of dazzling green and gold flowerets on 3 sides, flowing down to the lustrous saw-tooth band! The memorable cartouche frames not only her signature, but also the most favored of all American schoolgirl verses beginning with the lines; “Jesus Permit Thy Gracious Name to Stand, As the First Effort of An Infant’s Hand…”. The artistic double border includes the outer tulip border,
as well as an inner border of yellow and gold silk hues framing the inner portion.
Ann married Eben Proctor of Essex at 22 years of age in 1834, and was purportedly The namesake of her grandmother. This spectacular New England schoolgirl piece (18X19) is conserved on acid free board and is in fabulous condition…the jeweled- like green highlights shimmer, and there are no holes or even one stitch of loss. Add to all these virtues, and this outstanding American schoolgirl sampler will prove a
worthy addition for the most discerning collector.
Price: $1,750.00
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