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PHILADELPHIA SAMPLER - ELIZA PENNOCK 1808


 
PHILADELPHIA SAMPLER - ELIZA PENNOCK 1808
The Pennocks were a leading Philadelphia family in the early 19th century. This Quaker sampler is traditional in format and appearance| with black threads on a linen ground and other elements that place it geographically and historically. Sentiment along the sampler bottom reads "Who lives to nature rarely can be poor| Who lives to fancy rarely can be rich."Philadelphia provenance easily accessible as much has been written about the Pennock family. Unframed. In 'as found' condition with some staining that can be easily professionally remedied.



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