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

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Description Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, 1836, reads the sampler
Category Vintage Textiles and Clothing
Medium cloth
Distinguishing marks Wrought by Martha Southwick, Dublin (Ireland), Age 13, 1836, reads the sampler
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item 2x2
Date Period 1836
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kathyBeh 🌱 Newbie 16 years ago

" 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
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Anonymous (not verified) 🌱 Newbie 15 years ago

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
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 15 years ago

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.
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Anonymous (not verified) 🌱 Newbie 15 years ago

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
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Anonymous (not verified) 🌱 Newbie 15 years ago

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

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