ELIZABETH LISTER ALPHABET SAMPLER 1812.

ELIZABETH LISTER ALPHABET SAMPLER 1812. Possibly Virginia. The square sampler stitched in tones of green on linen having rows of the alphabet, each row exhibiting different types of stitch all between zigzag and wave borders. The central section with verse: “Jesus permit thy gracious name…And write thy name thyself upon her heart.” beneath which is stitched “Work’d by Elizabeth Lister in the 8th year of her age.” above a line with the initials “WL” on the left and “EL” on the right. The final line dated “18—12″. SIZE: Sight 11-1/2″ x 11-3/4”. CONDITION: Very fine overall with a small dime sized stain within the word “love”, proper left side center. 9-20121 (700-900)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010

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
	2421	$1,035.00	ELIZABETH LISTER ALPHABET SAMPLER 1812. Possibly Virginia. The square sampler stitched in tones of green on linen having rows of the alphabet, each row exhibiting different types of stitch all between zigzag and wave borders. The central section with verse: “Jesus permit thy gracious name…And write thy name thyself upon her heart.” beneath which is stitched “Work’d by Elizabeth Lister in the 8th year of her age.” above a line with the initials “WL” on the left and “EL” on the right. The final line dated “18—12″. SIZE: Sight 11-1/2″ x 11-3/4”. CONDITION: Very fine overall with a small dime sized stain within the word “love”, proper left side center. 9-20121 (700-900) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2010 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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