$8,190
Newport, Rhode Island silk on linen needlework sampler , inscribed "Ruth Leach 1732", finely wrought with bands of verse and central band of stylized tulips, all within a tulip and line border done in shades of green, blue, yellow, red, and tan, 12" x 8 1/2". Provenance: Stephen and Carol Huber. For further information see Girlhood Embroidery by Ring, pgs. 173-177.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2006-09-23