New Hampshire Week 2016
Family Tree Sampler by Ruth Harrington, Charlestown, Mass.- Price Upon Request
Family record samplers with apple tree motifs were popular and graphic depictions of family units. This lavish sampler stitched by Ruth Harrington, Charlestown, Mass., circa 1810, probably when she was about 11 years old, is embellished with an arched swag and tassel border and a very ambitious overall stitched background. Ruth was the daughter of Solomon Harrington (b July 3, 1765) and Hannah Pierce (b February 7, 1770). It is silk on linen and measures 14¾ by 11½ inches sight. Stephen & Carol Huber Old Saybrook, CT 860-388-6809 Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com www.antiquesamplers.com/
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