1811 Family Record Sampler. Presented for your consideration is this early sampler. The sampler is all hand embroidered and features a floral border around the outside edge as well as the bottom. Bottom edge reads Liberty Klingon Sampler 1811. On the bottom half of the sampler are several initials representing different family members. Top half of the sampler features the alphabet in upper and lower case lettering and numbers 1-14. The sampler is framed in a thick wooden frame. Attached to the back of the sampler is information about the family that the sampler is about. This information states that the initials on the front and back represent the following family members: Ann Boyd, William Klingon, Liberty Klingon, Mary Alice Boyer, Bette Champion, G. Tripp and Thelma Tripp + Eberly + Harris. The sampler came out of the Eberly estate in Jackson, Michigan. This rare sampler would make a great addition to any ancestry or embroidery collection! It looks like there are letters missing from the lower case alphabet. These appear to be the only stitches missing on the sampler. Light fading from age. Mild wear on the frame. Overall in VERY GOOD-EXCELLENT condition for its age. Please refer to the photos for the best details. Sampler alone measures 11 1/2 square. Entire piece measures 14 1/2 square. These charges are the buyers responsibility. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts – US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Please note that we try our hardest to assure accurate descriptions of the items we list. Thank you and good luck! This item is being offered by: The Hitching Post Antiques Mall. We are located 2 miles west of beautiful Tecumseh, Michigan, on M-50 near the intersection of M-52. Our store operates seven days a week, 361 days a year, during the hours of 10:00 a. To 5:30 p. – Your Friends at the Hitching Post Antiques Mall. Please check out my other items. And be sure to add me to your favorites list. The item “EARLY 1811 RARE Antique FAMILY RECORD SAMPLER Liberty KLINGON Eberly Embroidery” is in sale since Saturday, March 26, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Linens & Textiles (Pre-1930)\Samplers”. The seller is “hitchingpostantiques” and is located in Tecumseh, Michigan. This item can be shipped worldwide.
