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EARLY SAMPLER BY SARAH THWING (1737 – 1753)

Creator: SARAH THWING
Offered by: Levy Galleries

Description
EARLY SAMPLER BY SARAH THWING (1737 – 1753)
Boston November 9, 1743
17 ½ By 9 ½ Inches

An early Boston Sampler dated 1743 and wrought by Sarah Thwing, the daughter of John and Joanna Davis Thwing. Decorated with the alphabet and numbers and the following rhyme – ” Sarah Thwing is/ my name and with / my needle wrought/ ht the same and if/ my skill it had been/better would/have mended every/ letter November/ the 9 1743?

Item number 6292

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1743
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	6292
Incollect Reference #:	630382

Dimensions

W.	9.5 in;	H.	17.5 in;
W.	24.13 cm;	H.	44.45 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over 100 years and spanning four generations, the Levy family has been involved in the field of top-quality Americana, working with some of the most prestigious private and public collections worldwide. We invite you to explore our varied collections of Americana, including American furniture, silver, ceramics, needlework, and paintings, at our New York City loft space in Chelsea. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.628.7088 or email frank@levygalleries.com.