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1859 Signed American Sampler with Teacher’s Name*Cross Stitch Needlework

$ 237.59

Availability: 44 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

    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.