Description
TWO AMERICAN SAMPLERS. Possibly Connecticut, silk on linen, dated 1768. Rows of alphabets, inscribed with maker's name, Hope Phillips, the date, November 12th, 1756, and her age, 12. Bottom border of tulips. Framed, 11.50"h. 8.50"w. A Hope Phillips was born in Middletown on November 30th 1756. Together with a...