Antique needlework sampler by Phebe Ann House Lancaster County, PA dated 1825 Inscribed: To be good is to be happy. Graphic, folky, and charming. At aged twelve Phebe completed this icon of American samplers, under the instruction of thirty-six year old Columbia, PA. school mistress Sarah McCardell. Phebe, daughter of John House, a Quaker, and Esther Staman, married Benjamin Taylor Davis in 1836, they had three daughters and in 1848 she married Joseph Lamborn. Silk, wool, and spangles on linen with a spangled ribbon border; 21 1/4 " x 24" sight. Sold. STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER (860) 388-6809 Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com View Other Samplers