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Description
Title: Antique 1836 American Needlework Sampler by Elisa Harvey – Framed Folk Art
Up for sale is a original 19th-century American needlework sampler executed by Elisa Harvey in 1836.
This piece features silk embroidery over a natural linen ground, displaying traditional early 19th-century schoolgirl motifs and verse.
Design Details:
Top Registers: Full uppercase alphabet and lowercase alphabet bands separated by decorative stitch borders.
Central Verse: Stitched religious hymn verse from Psalm 34 (Tate & Brady, 1696):
"Make trial of the love of God,
Experience will decide
How blest are they and only
Who in his love confide."
Motto & Signature: Stitched with the banner GOD IS LOVE above the verse, and signed/dated at the bottom E H 18 36 (Elisa Harvey, 1836).
Botanical Motifs: Framed by a classic strawberry/mulberry border along the top and sides, featuring stylized trees, potted plants, and urns along the lower garden band.
Dimensions:
Framed Size: Approximately 15” in × 16” in
Frame & Condition:
Housed in a flame veneer wood frame with an inner gold/gilt slip.
Sampler Condition: Very good antique condition for its age (1836). Color retention in the green and tan silk threads is clear. Light, natural toning/foxing consistent with 19th-century linen ground.
Frame Condition: Good condition with light age-appropriate surface wear. Ready to display.
