MASSACHUSETTS NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, 1785
attrib. Sarah Stivous School, Salem
ELIZABETH CARLTON/AGED 12 JULY 14 1785
three alphabets, floral vine, floral basket and geometric border, the bottom with sheep, owl and various birds, dog, deer and trees, 15.5" by 17.5" (sight), in old mahogany frame, under glass
Determination of the Stivous School is based on the technique of using long silk stitches (sometimes called the 'Salem long-stitch styler'), and in addition, the rendering of the sky.
For another example of a Stivous School sampler see Sotheby's, 1/22/2001, American Schoolgirl Embroideries: The Landmark Collection of Betty Ring, lot 505.
Very fine condition.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Realized: $6,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 90 : MASSACHUSETTS NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, 1785
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