AMERICAN, PROBABLY NEW YORK, NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER, silk and cotton / other thread on linen, signed on the top row "Denina H Catlin Her Sampl[e]r July x 18 1831", below with nine alphabet and numeral rows having "Sarah [partial A?]" at the end of the last row, lower half partially unfinished featuring a four-line verse on religion and bottom edge with various pictorial motifs including tree-like designs. Housed under glass in a modern frame. Dated 1831. 16" x 18 1/4" sight, 18" x 20 1/4" OA.
Catalogue Note: Though the identity of Denina H. Catlin is not confirmed, there was a Denina (Deninah/Danina/Demima), who was born probably in Tioga, New York around 1813 to parents Stephen B. Catlin (1781-1857) and either Chloe Higgins or Elizabeth Decker (1792-1872). She married John Heacock (1808-1857), and they had at least five children. Denina died some time after 1860 and her burial location is currently unknown.

Very good overall condition with some light toning, a few stains, thread with some fading/fugitive color, frame with minor wear and surface scratches. Not examined out of frame.