Prudence Clark Adam & Eve sampler Boston, Massachusetts dated 1757 Prudence Clark, in 1757, at age 11, work this rare early Boston Adam & Eve sampler with a dynamic red and brown solidly stitched background. At the bottom is a highly developed rendition of the Garden of Eden, depicting Adam & Eve, the apple tree with serpent, flowering motifs, more trees, and animals. Prudence Clark (1746-1807) was the daughter of Joseph Clark Jr. (1716-1783), a silversmith, and Prudence Hill (1721-1801). She married John Skillings IV (1739-1801) in Boston, and they had one child, Prudence Skilling (1770-1834). Silk on linen; 21" x 17" sight size. Sold STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER (860) 388-6809 Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com View Other Samplers