Band sampler, 1739, Made in Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silk embroidery on linen, Framed: 18 11/16 x 10

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Band sampler, 1739, Made in Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silk embroidery on linen, Framed: 18 11/16 x 10 9/16 x 1 in. ( x x cm), Textiles, Ann Sayres (born 1727), American samplers made before 1750 are very rare. In this piece the silk threads retain thier fresh colors. It features three bands of alphabets and seven bands of decorative motifs, and is inscribed by its maker, Ann Sayers

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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