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1859 Signed American Sampler with Teacher’s Name*Cross Stitch Needlework
$ 237.59
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Description
1859 Signed American Sampler.Teacher’s name: E Bloomfield
Student’s name: Reback Lidig
The sampler reads:
About 7 rows of colorful letters and numbers.
Then:
Reback Lidig*her
sampler maib(made)*in*1859*
under*Instruction*of*
my*teacher*E*Bloomfield
Assorted thread colors are:
Deep blue/green
White
Ecru
Light brown
Black
On November 15, 1999, I paid to have it mounted in acid free materials. The receipt is in an envelope on the back.
Frame Dimensions:
Height: 12 3/4” tall
Width: 12”
Frame Depth: 1 1/4” deep
Frame is 2 1/4”wide
SAMPLER DIMENSIONS:
7 5/8” wide
8 3/8” tall
I bought this sampler at a highly reputable antique shop about 50 years ago when I was a young collector.
The frame shows wear that was present when I bought it. It remains an attractive and sturdy original antique.
I have taken great care of this 160 year old sampler.