December 1 & 2, 2026 Fine & Decorative Arts
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Lot #1036:
CHESTER COUNTY NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER BY CHARLOTTE MORRISON
C. 1818. Charlotte Morrison, Chester County, Pennsylvania, Needlework Sampler. Finely worked polychrome silk threads on a gauze ground, centered by an unusual oval landscape depicting a two-story house surrounded by trees and fencing. The central reserve is surrounded by flowering plants, baskets, birds, trailing vines, and other decorative motifs. Reads: “Charlotte Morrison / her work done in the 8th” and dated “1818.” Lower portion incorporates a religious verse beginning “Mercy and truth are met together…” Worked primarily in muted blue, green, cream, tan, and brown threads. Presented in a molded wood frame with gilt accents. The sampler was formerly handled and conserved by Van Tassel-Baumann American Antiques of Malvern, Pennsylvania, specialists in early American needlework. A surviving dealer label on the reverse describes it as an “extremely fine Chester County needlework”. Van Tassel-Baumann further noted research suggesting Charlotte Morrison was the granddaughter of Ephraim Morrison of New London, Chester County. Condition appears very good overall considering age, with age-related toning and discoloration to the gauze ground, scattered spotting/staining, minor thread loss and fading, and some waviness to the textile. Frame exhibits scattered scratching and finish wear. Framed: 24 - 1/2" x 25 - 1/4".
Condition: (Excellent).
Item Dimensions: Framed: 24 - 1/2" x 25 - 1/4".