FINE PICTORAL SAMPLER BY EMILY J. CRARY, 1840.

Sampler having a central scene of two houses flanking a school building with large trees. Framed in a cut corner blue and white thread border, below which is stitched “The Flower Which Innocence Unveils Is One Eternal Rose And When Oppressed By Stormy Gales More Beautiful It Blows Wrought By Emily J. Crary, Aged 10 yrs 1840, Was Born May 15, 1830, Frances Bedent Instrs.” The whole surrounded by a colorful vine of flowers and symbols. Also included at top is an urn of flowers and below a tree with bird. Housed in an antique burl decorated frame behind glass. On reverse is family history indicating the Crary’s descended from William Brewster of the Mayflower, also history of Emily indicates she married Oliver Davis of Preston City, CT, and is buried in the Preston City Cemetery, and Frances Bedent, born 1823 in Preston, CT, and buried in the Yantic, CT, cemetery. SIZE: Needlework 19″ x 16-3/4″. Overall 21-1/4″ x 19″. PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon, of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: Consistent age toning across needlework, fading, otherwise very good. 49476-22 (800-1,200) – Lot 2478

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2478	$5,036.25	FINE PICTORAL SAMPLER BY EMILY J. CRARY, 1840. Sampler having a central scene of two houses flanking a school building with large trees. Framed in a cut corner blue and white thread border, below which is stitched “The Flower Which Innocence Unveils Is One Eternal Rose And When Oppressed By Stormy Gales More Beautiful It Blows Wrought By Emily J. Crary, Aged 10 yrs 1840, Was Born May 15, 1830, Frances Bedent Instrs.” The whole surrounded by a colorful vine of flowers and symbols. Also included at top is an urn of flowers and below a tree with bird. Housed in an antique burl decorated frame behind glass. On reverse is family history indicating the Crary’s descended from William Brewster of the Mayflower, also history of Emily indicates she married Oliver Davis of Preston City, CT, and is buried in the Preston City Cemetery, and Frances Bedent, born 1823 in Preston, CT, and buried in the Yantic, CT, cemetery. SIZE: Needlework 19″ x 16-3/4″. Overall 21-1/4″ x 19″. PROVENANCE: Estate of Siro R. Toffolon, of Old Lyme, CT. CONDITION: Consistent age toning across needlework, fading, otherwise very good. 49476-22 (800-1,200) – Lot 2478 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2016 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE PICTORAL SAMPLER BY EMILY J. CRARY, 1840.