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Stephen & Carol Huber: 17th - 19th Century Needlework


Antique needlework sampler by Dunham

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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