This beautiful sampler was obtained from the collection of Stephen and Carol Huber. The framed antique contained handwritten notes on the genealogy of Sarah which was written on the back in ink on the sealing paper. It contained the lineage of Sarah Hewes, and the names of her children. Extensive provenance included in chart.
Pattern is stitched on 46 ct linen using Au Ver a Soie 100/3 silk. Stitch counts is 230 wide x 206 high. Finished size is 11.5 inches wide x 10.3 inches high.
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