English and Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 3rd July 2007

Lot 107

A late 18th century Quaker spot sampler

Estimate £500 - £700 | Hammer £1300

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Description

A late 18th century Quaker spot sampler, by M.S. 1791, worked in black, brown and green to a linen ground, decorated flowers, crowns, vase and birds, 9.5 x 21.5in (24 x 54.5cm). The initials 'M.S' have been identified to be those of Mary Storrs, who was a pupil at Ackworth School in Pontefract, from 1789 - 1791. Ackworth School was founded as a boarding school for Quaker boys and girls in 1779. Provenance: Mayorcas Ltd, 38 Jermyn Street, London.