“The Red House” Sampler
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In their specialist Textiles, Dolls and Teddy Bears Sale on Tuesday 13th November, Tennants Auctioneers are offering for sale a 19th Century unframed Sampler depicting The Red House, Cawthorne, Barnsley, South Yorkshire worked by Elizabeth Hanby, who was in service at the house. The sampler (lot 283) is worked in cross stitch and also embroidered mainly to the hair and to create frills on the girls’ skirts. It measures 58cm x 50cm and is expected to sell at auction for £400-£600. Viewing for the sale takes place on Monday, 12th November from 9am-6pm and on the morning of the sale from 8am-9.30am. For more information please contact Sarah White at Tennants on 01969 623780 |
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