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THBGeorge Washington Sampler Textile, Ca 1800
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LiveNov 17, 2017 - Nov 18, 2017
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- Lot Description
Sampler textile memorial commemorating George Washington's Death. Ca 1800, 20 x 24 in. Features seven stanzas "Written in Albany during the ringing of the Bells and discharge of cannon at the news of his death," the title of which reads, "On the Death of General Washington." Vines and wheat stalks stitched along left and right edges, alphabet sampler stitched on separate fabric and attached at right side. Adhered printed eagle and printed portrait of Washington at bottom. One stanza reads, "More awful still the sad'ning tale / Reverberates from hill to dale / In loud responsive cannons roar / Our Washington's no more no more."
Fabric has some small tears and holes throughout, a few in text area. Some fraying at edges. All text discernable, however.Condition
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