Lot 653 | period-oak-treen-country-furniture-december-2023-day-2 | Wilkinsons Auctioneers Doncaster

Lot 653

A Most Unusual Quaker Medallion Sampler by Priscilla Sturge worked in deep pink & blue silks and intialed PS in a floral cartouche to the middle. The full/half medallions of typical Quaker form. [Priscilla came from two prominent Quaker families; her parents being Joseph Sturge and Mary Marshall, prosperous farmers around Sheepcombe. Priscilla was born 1797 and died 1835; she married Samuel Southall and was the grandmother of the artist Joseph Southall whose name is on the back of the sampler along with his relationship to Priscilla; hence the identification].11” x 12¼ (28 cm x 31 cm) excluding frame.

Estimated Price: £500 -£750

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A Most Unusual Quaker Medallion Sampler by Priscilla Sturge worked in deep pink & blue silks and intialed PS in a floral cartouche to the middle. The full/half medallions of typical Quaker form. [Priscilla came from two prominent Quaker families; her parents being Joseph Sturge and Mary Marshall, prosperous farmers around Sheepcombe. Priscilla was born 1797 and died 1835; she married Samuel Southall and was the grandmother of the artist Joseph Southall whose name is on the back of the sampler along with his relationship to Priscilla; hence the identification].11” x 12¼ (28 cm x 31 cm) excluding frame.