$49,140
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania silk on linen sampler dated 1819, wrought by Sarah Dougherty at Mrs. Leah Meguiers school , with a large central scene of a young man and woman within a blocked border with vignettes of eagle, moon, young children, etc., 18 1/2" x 19". For a further discussion on Leah Meguier's school, see Ring, Girlhood Embroidery , vol II, pgs. 416-422.
Auctioneer:
Pook & Pook
Date:
2008-01-11