mary-e-bowman-s-sampler-dated-1828-american
Lot 260
Mary E. Bowman's Sampler Dated 1828, American
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Likely Halifax, Virginia, worked in silk on loose linen ground, with five alphanumeric bands to upper register, below the bands maker stitched, "Mary E. Bowman's work / in the ninth year of her age / Halifax Jan the 31 1828" and bottom register with pious verse. Verso with framing label dated 10-28-65 from Towson Artists Supply Co. in Towson, Maryland.

SS 11 1/8 x 7 5/8 in.; 12.75 x 9.25 in.

With some staining; small area of repair; small hole to top; not examined out of frame.