November 23, 2024: Premier Americana - Day Three
Sat, Nov 23, 2024 09:00AM EST
Lot 2481
AMERICAN / BRITISH PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$191.25
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
AMERICAN / BRITISH PICTORIAL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk on linen, two alphabet rows segmented by horizontal bands of decorative stitching, below pictorial motifs including a central basket of flowers flanked by two black dogs, trees, birds, and diamonds, lower half divided in reserves with top third having three vignettes, the left featuring "SB" above a windmill and basket of flowers, center with a floral design, and the right having baskets of flowers with a bird perched on one, the middle third with two alphabet and numeral rows above signature of "SULA BACONS SAMPLER" next to pictorial motif of an urn and tree to the right, and the lower third having a four-line verse from a hymn by English writer and theologian Isaac Watts (1674-1748), all encompassed by decorative border. Unframed. Probably late 18th/early 19th century, but possibly earlier. 12 1/2" x 13 1/4" OA.
Catalogue Note: One possible candidate for the maker could be Ursula "Sula" Chandler Bacon, who was born on January 11, 1787 in Charlton or Sutton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts to parents Cyrus Rufus Bacon (1758-1820) and Eleanor "Ellen" Edwards (1765-1842). Ursula married Lewis Fisher (1767-1844) of Franklin, MA, and the couple had at least one daughter. Ursula continued to live in Franklin until her death in 1857 or 1858.
There are a few other candidates from the 18th century, including Ursula Bacon (b.c. 1728) of Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, and Louisa Ursula Bacon (b. 1787) of Lawshall, Suffolk, England.
Condition
Very good overall condition with light toning, some scattered stains and spots, a small hole/thinned spot above center basket of flowers, currently a diagonal fold along proper left side, some thread with fading/fugitive color, though much retains good color.
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From the estate of Doris M. Bowman of the city of Alexandria, VA. Ms. Bowman was a textile curator at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History, Washington, DC.
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