The Art of Gathering

Comprising a needlework sampler worked with multicolored threads on cotton or linen ground, featuring pious verse over registers with various patterns and floral motifs, above floral sprays, the bottom inscribed, "Sarah Burnett Finisht this work in the 11 year of my age/ October the 10 1740," with bird's eye maple frame; and a needlework sampler worked with multicolored threads on cotton or linen ground, late 18th or early 19th century, featuring alphabet and inscribed, "Betsey A. Spalding age 8," framed.

15 in. x 8 in. (Flower, sight) and 6 in. x 7 1/4 in. (alphabet, sight)