LOUISA M. BILLINGS FAMILY REGISTER / SAMPLER, ALBION, MAINE, 1833.

LOUISA M. BILLINGS FAMILY REGISTER / SAMPLER, ALBION, MAINE, 1833. Wrought on linen with silk thread in shades of green, blue, and beige, depicting multiple rows of alphabet letters and numerals, above a row with the saying: “Wrought by Louisa M. Billings Aged 11 1833 Albion CAH” above three panels, the FIRST embroidered: “Wm W Billings/born Nov 29 1820/Louisa M/born Sept 26 1822/Charles W/born Dec 13 1824/Albert H/born Jan 11 1827”; the SECOND: “John P/born Dec 27 1827/[undecipherable]/Dec 6 1831/Tho Gregory(?)/Alba and Robert/Billings [undecipherable]”; and the THIRD: “Be yours the hand to give relief/And heart to sooth the panes of grief/Unasked the needy to supply/And wipe the tear from sorrow eye/O spotless youth of innocence and truth/My every action guide/And guard my unexperienced youth/From vanity and pride”. All within a complex zig zag and pyramidal border. SIZE: 16″ x 18″ sight. PROVENANCE: From a non-profit institution in China, Maine. Available in this auction in separate lots are two family portraits of William Warner Billings and his wife Amanda Westland Billings. CONDITION: Structurally in very good condition. Fading in several areas of lettering, most notably with pale green and light brown threads. 9-93885 (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

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
	871	$632.50	LOUISA M. BILLINGS FAMILY REGISTER / SAMPLER, ALBION, MAINE, 1833. Wrought on linen with silk thread in shades of green, blue, and beige, depicting multiple rows of alphabet letters and numerals, above a row with the saying: “Wrought by Louisa M. Billings Aged 11 1833 Albion CAH” above three panels, the FIRST embroidered: “Wm W Billings/born Nov 29 1820/Louisa M/born Sept 26 1822/Charles W/born Dec 13 1824/Albert H/born Jan 11 1827”; the SECOND: “John P/born Dec 27 1827/[undecipherable]/Dec 6 1831/Tho Gregory(?)/Alba and Robert/Billings [undecipherable]”; and the THIRD: “Be yours the hand to give relief/And heart to sooth the panes of grief/Unasked the needy to supply/And wipe the tear from sorrow eye/O spotless youth of innocence and truth/My every action guide/And guard my unexperienced youth/From vanity and pride”. All within a complex zig zag and pyramidal border. SIZE: 16″ x 18″ sight. PROVENANCE: From a non-profit institution in China, Maine. Available in this auction in separate lots are two family portraits of William Warner Billings and his wife Amanda Westland Billings. CONDITION: Structurally in very good condition. Fading in several areas of lettering, most notably with pale green and light brown threads. 9-93885 (1,000-1,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 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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