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(Description taken from Betty Ring's auction catalogue Januarary 2012 at Sotheby's) LOT 602 RARE NEEDLEWORK ADAM AND EVE SAMPLER, CORDELIA LATHAM BENNET, NEW YORK, 1806-1808 Worked in silk on linen; signed Cordelia Latham Bennet was Born March The 19 In the Year of our Lord 1798. Height 14 3/4 in. by width 19 1/2 in. EXHIBITED American Needlework Treasures: Samplers and Silk Embroideries from the Collection of Betty Ring at the Museum of American Folk Art (p. 32, fig. 50) ESTIMATE with 25% buyers premium $10,000 - $12,500 Special Offering: Sold To discuss or purchase this item call (860) 388-6809 or email: Hubers@Antiquesamplers.com Click to return to index of Betty Ring's collection