Description
Portsmouth, New Hampsire needlework sampler attributed to Hannah Sheafe Pearse (1803-1825) in period gilt frame.
Daughter of Captain Samuel Pearse(1759-1816) married Sarah Henderson (b. 1777), daughter of Hugh Henderson and Hannah Sheafe. Together they had five children: Capt. Hugh Henderson Pearse (b. Feb. 5, 1800, d. Aug. 27, 1833), Mary Pearse (b. Jul. 26, 1800, d. Oct. 26, 1818), Hannah Pearse (b. Sept. 27, 1803, m. Dec. 27, 1825 to Joshua B. Whidden), Ann Treadwell Pearse (b. Nov. 20, 1805, d. Apr. 20, 1899, unm.), and Sarah Henderson Pearse (b. May 3, 1808, m. John J. White).
Similar sampler by Hannah's sister Mary sold at Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc. Epping, NH, October 30, 2022, lot 1021.
sight: 11 ¾ by 16 ½ inches
frame: 16 â… by 21 ¼ inches
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good overall condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Fabric, Giltwood, Glass
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Daughter of Captain Samuel Pearse(1759-1816) married Sarah Henderson (b. 1777), daughter of Hugh Henderson and Hannah Sheafe. Together they had five children: Capt. Hugh Henderson Pearse (b. Feb. 5, 1800, d. Aug. 27, 1833), Mary Pearse (b. Jul. 26, 1800, d. Oct. 26, 1818), Hannah Pearse (b. Sept. 27, 1803, m. Dec. 27, 1825 to Joshua B. Whidden), Ann Treadwell Pearse (b. Nov. 20, 1805, d. Apr. 20, 1899, unm.), and Sarah Henderson Pearse (b. May 3, 1808, m. John J. White).
Similar sampler by Hannah's sister Mary sold at Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc. Epping, NH, October 30, 2022, lot 1021.
sight: 11 ¾ by 16 ½ inches
frame: 16 â… by 21 ¼ inches
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good overall condition.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Fabric, Giltwood, Glass
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Good overall condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
21.25 x 16.63 x 1.5 in
Hannah Pearse New Hampshire Needlework Sampler, 1814
Estimate $900-$2,700
Starting Price
$550
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