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A NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER (OF COLONIAL INTEREST), DATED 1824
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 AUD
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Description
- A NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER (OF COLONIAL INTEREST), DATED 1824
- 44cm by 39.5cm
Wrought by Caroline Ward, August 17, 1824. The initials of her parents and 5 siblings are worked into the sampler.
Caroline Ward migrated to Hobart from Liverpool on the "Juno" in 1830 with her father Abraham, her mother, her sister Mary and her brother Thomas. Abraham Ward became the Publican of the Man o' War Hotel in Hobart in 1831. Caroline Ward married Edward Burris in New Norfolk in 1833 and her death at 19 was recorded in 1834.
Caroline Ward migrated to Hobart from Liverpool on the "Juno" in 1830 with her father Abraham, her mother, her sister Mary and her brother Thomas. Abraham Ward became the Publican of the Man o' War Hotel in Hobart in 1831. Caroline Ward married Edward Burris in New Norfolk in 1833 and her death at 19 was recorded in 1834.
Provenance
from Mrs Joan Siberry, St Georges Antiques, Hobart, 1973
Condition
good consistent with age some slight fading
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."