American, 19th century. A sampler in the early Boston style, on a black ground, with a flowering vine border and various figures, with alphabet lines and text reading What conscience dictates to be done / Or warns me not to do / That teach me more than Hell to shun / That more than Heav'n pursue. In an early figured frame; 19 x 15.5 in. (sight), 24 x 20.5 in. (frame). Provenance:Property from the Americana Collection of Dr. Dale and Ann Knight Gutman, Cincinnati, Ohio Purchased Judith and James Milne Inc., New York, New York Condition: Creased in center from storing.
American, 19th century. A sampler in the early Boston style, on a black ground, with a flowering vine border and various figures, with alphabet lines and text reading What conscience dictates to be done / Or warns me not to do / That teach me more than Hell to shun / That more than Heav'n pursue. In an early figured frame; 19 x 15.5 in. (sight), 24 x 20.5 in. (frame). Provenance:Property from the Americana Collection of Dr. Dale and Ann Knight Gutman, Cincinnati, Ohio Purchased Judith and James Milne Inc., New York, New York Condition: Creased in center from storing.
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