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Lot 98 : AMERICAN MASSACHUSETTS MOURNING SAMPLER, 1820

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AMERICAN MASSACHUSETTS MOURNING SAMPLER, 1820
"This record was rought by Mary Wyatt Buntin (Newburyport/Essex, MA 1809-1906) in the year of 1820 at Miss Mary Ann Gouch's School / Aged 11 years"
"Family Record/ Thomas Bunting born Feb th 23. 1776.../ Mary Titcomb born November th27, 1778 ; United in marriage in August 19 1798..."Followed by list of seven of their children. On the tombstone: "Joseph Buntin / obt June th, 1803 / Aged 13 months"
floral border with weeping willow trees over tombstone ; needlework on linen; 21.5 by 20.5 (sight); framed under glass 24.5 by 23.5 in.
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Estimate: $800 - $1,200


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