Sale 1003
New York
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18 - 19 January 2002
Price realised
USD 470
Estimate
A WOOL ON LINEN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER Wrought by Amelia Edbrook, probably English, 19th century Wrought green, blue and red cross-stitches and inscribed Amelia Edbrook is my name and With my needle I work the same Aged 8 years/ Tell me ye knowing and discerning few where I may find a Friend both firm and true Who dares stand by me when in Deep Distress and then his Love and Friendship most Express Learn to condemn all praise for Flatary 21¾in. high, 7¾in. wide (sight)
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