" 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
Hi there, I have the same sampler and it has been framed. Did she do many of these, or are they reproductions?. Does anyone know?? I thought a sampler was done by a person only one time in their lifetime. I'm really puzzled about this and is it worth anything. Was she from Ireland or New Hampshire? Thanks for all of the info you can give me. Jerri James, Florida
chances are it's a print , there are several of them out there. If you look at it very closely you can see that that it's not fabric. But they are very good prints and foul alot people.
Nobody will able to tell you much without actually physically examining the piece. These samplers were generally done by young girls to practice sewing skills, the odds of them doing multiples of the same sampler with the same date are slim to nill.This particular one has been reproduced on a grand scale.
I have the same and I would like to sell it .I need the money .Please if anybody knows any appraisal in Michigan let me know.If anyone wants to buy contact me .
Have u found out,?? Does it worth any thing. It look very interest, and look very vakue. I have the same thing. An 80 yrs. old man gave it to me. I had it gor twenty yrs.
hi hate to bother anyone but i have the same one and i live in kentucky but received it as a gift from someone and was wondering how much this is worth or the value and also wanted to know about the history,so plz. someone answer me,linda [email protected] also how do you know you have the more valued one
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
" 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
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
Hi there, I have the same sampler and it has been framed. Did she do many of these, or are they reproductions?. Does anyone know?? I thought a sampler was done by a person only one time in their lifetime. I'm really puzzled about this and is it worth anything. Was she from Ireland or New Hampshire? Thanks for all of the info you can give me. Jerri James, Florida
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
chances are it's a print , there are several of them out there. If you look at it very closely you can see that that it's not fabric. But they are very good prints and foul alot people.
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
exactly how do you really know which is fake,i know you can tell other ways,linda
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
Nobody will able to tell you much without actually physically examining the piece. These samplers were generally done by young girls to practice sewing skills, the odds of them doing multiples of the same sampler with the same date are slim to nill.This particular one has been reproduced on a grand scale.
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
i wonder who though has the real one,the authentic one,i would love to check mine myself ,linda.h.
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
is this suppose to be fabric what is it made of,linda from campton kentucky
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
Hello,
I have the same and I would like to sell it .I need the money .Please if anybody knows any appraisal in Michigan let me know.If anyone wants to buy contact me .
Any kind of information will be of help.
p.s the piece is framed cloth
Thank you
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
I have the exact same sample by martha southwick,dublin age 13. in excellent condition. apparently there are many of them
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
Have u found out,?? Does it worth any thing. It look very interest, and look very vakue. I have the same thing. An 80 yrs. old man gave it to me. I had it gor twenty yrs.
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
i was wondering where do you see sampler at on it,sorry to bother you,where do you look on it to see sampler?? thankyou ,[email protected]
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
I'm not sure I understand your question, but an image of the sample should be at the top of the page.
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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.
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
how do you know if you have a sampler?linda ,[email protected]
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
hi hate to bother anyone but i have the same one and i live in kentucky but received it as a gift from someone and was wondering how much this is worth or the value and also wanted to know about the history,so plz. someone answer me,linda [email protected] also how do you know you have the more valued one
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
my pic frame says from franklin pic company and has a # on the back if the frame comes with it and is sealedt thanx linda h,from campton ky.
Re: Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, ...
what i want to know is who has the authentic one,[email protected]