Sarah Olney
Needlework Sampler
Providence, Rhode Island dated 1744
SARAH OLNEY I WAS BORN A FRYDAY MARCH THE 31 1732 THIS SAMPLER WORKED IN THE YEAR 1744.
Sarah was the daughter of Captain Joseph Olney and Sarah Pearce. At age 12, in 1744, she worked this little band
sampler. At age 27 she married Rufus Hopkins and they had three sons. She died at age 53. For her entire life
she lived in Providence, Rhode Island.
Silk on linen; 7 x 7 inches sight, 10 x10 framed.
$2,500
STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER
(860) 388-6809
Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com
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