$214
Needlework Sampler, "Sally Smith her SamPlar Made In Tenth Year of her," probably Salem, Massachusetts, c. 1788, stitched with silk threads on a linen ground, with a border of acorns, strawberries and hearts above rows of alphabets, and Sally's signature lines, with short genealogy of Sally inscribed on a label from a previous backing applied to the back, indicating Sally was born November 8, 1778, married Joseph Noble (b. August 20, 1775) on April 10, 1800, and together had four children, (toning), 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. Note: Joseph Noble, birth date August 20, 1775, is listed in the Salem, Massachusetts, vital records. His first wife, Sally, may have died October 26, 1813, as it is recorded that a Mrs. Noble died on that date at the age of 35, which is accurate to Sally's birth date, and all four of their children were born previous to 1813. Salem records indicate that Joseph subsequently married a woman named Lucy Goldthwait, February 2, 1815.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-08-14
