Description
ENGLISH SAMPLER. Phebe Newth, possibly Gloucestershire, 1841, silk on wool. Minutely stitched religious verses, alphabets and detailed two-story dwelling. The maker gives her age as ten years. Good colors. Some imperfections. Old frame,17 1/2'h. 16'w. A Phebe Grace Newth born in 1831 in Gloucestershire is recorded as marrying...