$770
Needlepoint Sampler, "Miriam Squire's," America or England, late 18th/early 19th century, worked in silk threads on a wool gauze ground, depicting a variety of stitched motifs including trees, potted plants, animals, and birds, enclosed in a small geometric floral border, (minor toning and fading), 12 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. , in a period lacquered wood frame. Old glass under frame; no stitch losses or repairs, background good.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-11-07