Description: Antique Needlework Folk Art Sampler "Betsey Keeler Aged 11 Dated 1811", Albany (NY) Mohawk Academy. States that “Betsey Keeler was born in Waterford in the County of Saratoga State of New York March the 12 1800 in the Eleventh year of her age she Wrought this sampler City of Albany Chapelstreet Mohawk Academy April 2 18011 (meaning 1801)”. Betsey may be a descendant of the Isaac Keeler family who were early settlers in Waterford, NY. Has alphabet in upper and lower case at top and decorated with houses, trees, flowers etc. around the sides. Sampler measures about 16-1/2” by 11-1/2”. Legible but becomes more faded towards the bottom. Beautiful cherry frame, double glass professionally framed in 1989. See note taped on the back. See all pics--several taken showing different lighting to show the words. Great one of a kind piece of Americana!
Price: 849.99 USD
Location: Franklin, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-08-02T16:43:22.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Brown Tan
Material: Cotton
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
