AMERICAN SCHOOLGIRL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER,worked by Elizabeth Letticia Campbell, 10 years old, Newboston, Sept. 18th 1825. With several alphabet and number rows, over the inscription "Wrought by Elizabeth Lettitia Campbell in the tenth year of her age, at M.S. C.s. school, Newboston, Sept. 18th, 1825"; the whole within scrolling floral border. Worked in polychrome silk threads, on a linen ground. Framed - 16 3/4 in. x 17 3/4 in., sight size. Estimate $800-1,200
There are small tears and holes on the middle left border. Overall fading and yellowing consistent with age.
