(2) Needlework samplers, early 19th century, dated 1827 and 1828, both by Martha Purchase, One with triple alphabet and numbers, floral designs, dated September 25, 1827, in later walnut frame, 13 3/4″ x 12″ sight size, overall 19″ x 17″. The other needlework on silk has 2 verses, floral border, house trees, urns and baskets with fruit and flowers, birds, etc., dated October 8, 1828, shows loss to borders, color bleed, 13″ x 13″ sight size, overall 17″ x 17″, in split column wooden frame.
