Homespun Ground with Silk Threads…An Exceptional Philadelphia Quaker Sampler…Sarah Lentz was the Daughter of Jacob and Ann (Sheetz) Lentz, Born in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia on September 29, 1807 and died in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania on September 3, 1882… She completed this Sampler in her 10th Year of Life in 1817…she was the wife of John Radelle (?) of Montgomery County…the sampler had belonged to her Daughter at the time this information was written on the original back paper…This sampler reflects many Quaker motifs, including butterflies', Floral Sprigs', Stags within the Lawn, and the usual Lions', plus the familiar Stepped Ground often associated with Needlework of Philadelphia…Superb Size,  Color, and Format, in an uncompromising Condition…Sight Size-- Height 15 1/2" by 19" Wide..Frame Size-- Height 18 1/2" by 22" Wide.

   

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[# ce422]

Linen and Silks. Born in 1814, Ann Williams completed this Sampler in 1824 at Ten Years Old…The Center proverbial motif is surrounded by numerous floral accomplishments in Silk with a pair of Birds, a nest and five eggs…all portrayed in the lower righthand corner… A Beautiful and difficult needlework endeavor of this early time period…The Condition is very acceptable overall with some light staining and fading over the years…Frame Size Ht 21 3/8" Width 18"  Sight Size Ht 15 1/2" Width 12 1/2".

   

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[# ar222]

Wool.. Unsigned Sampler from the"Sarah Boone School" of the Oley Valley with a Huge Basket of Flowers, accompanied by two additional Bouquets. The Border is a pleasing combination of Carnations and Strawberries. Sarah traveled throughout the Valley teaching young girls her style of needlework during the years from 1840-1860….Wonderful color and format… Professionaly conserved and framed.  View-24 1/2" H x 25" W…Frame 28 1/2" x 29" W.

  

Price: $2,800
[# al128]

Homespun and Floss Signed within the needlework, " Imeryyn Kreider " and Dated " 1829 Decorated with People, Birds,Urns of Flowers and the Alphabet. Excellent Condition and Colors.  18" W x 62 1/2" H, 22 1/4" x 67 1/2" Mounted

   

Price: $2,800
[# ak049]