grace-g-hawley-s-needlework-sampler-1829
Lot 1031
Grace G. Hawley's Needlework Sampler, 1829
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Possibly Connecticut or New Jersey, worked in multi-colored silk thread on linen, comprised of upper and lower case alphabet rows above a rectangular panel stitched "Wrought by Grace G. Hawley in the 10th / year of her age Ridgefield Sept 1829" surmounting a pious verse. Completed by a three chimney home with fence and trees flanked on either side with flower filled baskets, within a diamond form border.

SS 17.75 x 17.75 in.; DOA 18.75 x 18.75 in.

Examined out of the frame; good estate condition; some fading to silk.

$300 - 600