SCHOOLGIRL NEEDLEPOINT SAMPLER,Worked by Juliann Coffroth, 1826. Worked in yellow, blue and green silk thread; on a linen ground. The upper half with two verses reading " Teach me to feel Anothers Woe. And hide the fault I See. That mercy I to others show. That mercy show to me"; "Be Christ my pattern and my guide. His image may I bear. O may I tread his sacred Steps. And his bright glories Share". The bottom half depicting a house surrounded by various trees, JAC monogram; inscribed "Juliann Coffroth Worked This Sampler in The 11 Year Of her age 1826". The whole within a strawberry border. Unframed - 17 in. x 15 1/2 in. Estimate $400-600
There is staining throughout. There are tiny/small holes along the border throughout. There are faded threads. There are holes and tearing along the edges from being nailed onto a board, notably to upper left corner.
