Rare Needlework Sampler, The Pope Home, Anna Pope, Spencer, Massachusetts, circa 1796

Worked in silk on linen.

The Edgar William and Bernice Garbisch Collection Part II, a sale at Sotheby's, sale number 3637, May, 1974, lot 49

American Needlework Treasures: Samplers and Embroideries from the Collection of Betty Ring at the Museum of American Folk Art (p. 7, fig. 8)

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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The Pope home in Spencer was built in 1744 and destroyed by fire in 1953.