Rebecca Ann Baylis Needlework Sampler Brandywine Hundred, DE 1835 This graphic pleasing sampler features a central basket of flowers, below a verse by James Montgomery (1771-1854) of Scotland and above an inscription: Rebecca Ann Baylis/ March tenth/ 1835 (the 3 is missing a few stitches). The border consists of several large flowering motifs. The overall effect is colorful, graphic and appealing. Rebecca (1815-1851) was born to Maryland native John Booker Baylis and New Jersey-born Margaret Storms. They resided on a farm in New Castle, DE where they had ten children. In 1839 Rebecca married a farmer George Thomas Cartmell and they had two children. Publications: Delaware Discoveries: Schoolgirl Samplers, by Dr. Gloria Seaman Allen and Cynthia Shank Steinhoff. Exhibitions: Delaware samplers at Briggs Museum, Dover, DE 2018 Provenance: Stephen and Carol Huber, Dan and Marty Campanelli. Extensive research accompanies this sampler. Silk on linen; 17" x 18" sight. The mahogany veneer frame is a reproduction. Sold STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER (860) 388-6809 Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com View Other Samplers