American School, girlhood needlework sampler

Description

American School, girlhood needlework sampler, c. 1806, finely detailed and preserved, depicting alphabet, sensibility quote of Laurence Sterne's "A Sentimental Journey through France and Italy", architectural and floral motifs, signed and dated "Hannah Dean August 1st / 1806", 20"h x 15"w (sight), 23"h x 19"w (frame)

Provenance: A Private Collection: 1192 Park Avenue, NYC

Condition

Good/Fair, discoloration, spots of losses and disintegration primarily to outer margins, stretcher slightly loose in frame, not examined outside of frame. **Note: Condition reports are based on visual inspection under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us to request a more thorough examination, or make an appointment for in-person inspection. Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail?info@milleabros.com?with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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American School, girlhood needlework sampler

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Estimate $400-$600Jun 18, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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