Hannah Haws
Needlework Sampler
Chester County, PA c. 1826
Hannah worked this stunning Chester County, PA sampler as a young girl in school. She included the names of
numerous family members, probably grandparents, parents, and siblings. The sampler retains its frame and remarkable
multi layered ribbon border.
Hannah W. Haws was born in 1816 in Chester County, PA and never married. The 1880 censes indicates Hannah at age
64 was living in Iowa with her brother Hemphill, who is included on the sampler, and his wife.
Silk thread and satin ribbon on linen; 22 ½" X 25 ½" framed.
$16,500
STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER
(860) 388-6809
Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com
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