Sarah Jewett Needlework Sampler Newbury, MA dated 1761 Inscribed: Sarah Jewett Born November 6 1745 This Sampler I Wrought The Year 1761 and Goodness and mercy ever follow who shape their conduct by god's holy laws. Sarah's early Newbury sampler exhibits various carry-over designs from the 17th century such as the carnations and large floral bands. The leaping deer being chased by a spotted dog are found on early Boston samplers as well as the trefoil band and border. The large free-style basket of flowers and fruit trees, and the three-sided border with the dominate vignette at the bottom are Newbury designs characteristics that prevail in later Newbury and Newburyport samplers. Silk on linen: 22 ½" x 17 ¼" sight, 26" x 20 ½" with original frame. $21,000 STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER (860) 388-6809 Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com View Other Samplers