Antique needlework sampler stitched by Lydia Dunham
This Martha's Vineyard sampler was completed July 7th 1807. It is inscribed; Performed by Lydia C. Dunham/ Holmes Hole/ July 7th, 1807
Sacred to the/ Memory of Mrs./ Polly Dunham/ Obit Feb. 2nd 1800
Low in the dust her beauteous relics lies/ While her pure spirit seeks its native skies
Martha's Vineyard samplers are rare which makes it extremely unusual to
have two at the same time. See Maria Luce.
Silk on linen.
Price $5,000
STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER
(860) 388-6809
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