Kurt Kilty

F. Homes Sampler

Fanny Homes aged 13 Stoddard, NH. Dated May 16, 1818. Composition: An outer sawtooth border enclosing a geometric floral border. Inner diamond border enclosing 4 alphabets in various sixzes and scripts above 4 lines of verse about the young girl dividing her time between needle work, reading, and writing; Original lemon gilt frame. 21.75" long x 25.5 " high. Excellent condition, though the first alphabet is on the light side. An imposing sampler. Experts say that only 1 out of 50 samplers have both town and state on it: truly rare. Museum mounted.

25.5"H x 21.75"W