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Thu, Aug 15, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 134

Reynolds-Wittemore – Needlework Sampler

Estimate: $150 - $250

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$50,000 $5,000
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Reynolds-Wittemore, needlework sampler. Floral and leaf vine borders on each side, with a central floral and leaf spray at the top. All else is contained within a rectangular sawtooth border. Two alphabets and a number line in five lines. The bottom is divided into three panels by floral borders.

The first: 'Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Betsey Reynolds who died may the 14, 1823 aged 31. With a rectangular block underneath, stitched in brown. The second: 'Sacred to the memory of..mr Amos.. Wittemore..who died au[g] 18 1828 aged 81 years.

The third: 'Reynolds.... Underneath this is a large block of empty space, as if the sampler is waiting to be finished.'

Frame: H 20" W 20-3/4".

Visible: H 16-1/2" W 17".

Condition: Professionally framed. Excellent condition, with some light stains. Collection of Ann Fassnacht.

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03/2024