Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, 1836, reads the sampler

" From the NY Times, Published: October 10, 1982: Another sampler, from the collection of the late Theodore H. Kapnek, the most outstanding collector of the medium, was wrought by Martha Southwick in 1836 and includes as well the name of her town of Dublin, N. H. As Joel Kopp pointed out, this sort of detail quickens the pulse of a collector, since it opens up the possibility of genealogical records. The central image is that of a red brick house. Mr. Kapnek had done his homework and found that Martha's father had indeed built a brick house on Lot 21 in Dublin, so that in all likelihood this was her own home. She had died at the age of 73 following, one presumes, her own good advice: ''Be virtuous if you would be happy.'' This sampler is valued at $4,500." Also found: "cynthia chase Posted May 15, 2009 We have a needlework sampler (not a family heirloom) that we were about to donate to a silent auction. I was going to price it at $150, but then I went on the internet and found that some of these things are worth far more. I think ours is an average example. It was created by Martha Southwick in Dublin, Ireland in 1836. Is there an appraiser nearby? We live in Laurel, MD." This Martha "Southwick Sampler" also is available in an art print on paper. So unless you are Cynthia then there is more than 1 out there and they may be copies. You need to see a professional for this because it would be worth a lot if it where authentic. Good luck

I have the exact same sample by martha southwick,dublin age 13. in excellent condition. apparently there are many of them

Did anyone ever get an answer? I have the same sampler. It is evident that there are more than one and different people seem to be doing the sampler.