ADA/Historic Deerfield Antiques Show 2017
Celia Talcott, Circa 1818 Wethersfield, Conn., Sampler/Family Record - Price Upon Request
Celia Talcott, in her mid teens, worked this circa 1818 Wethersfield, Conn., sampler/family record which is featured in Betty Ring’s book Girlhood Embroidery, figure 265. Note the racy buggy on the bridge called a “two horse roadster” and the very early steam powered boat. Wethersfield samplers are often embellished with townscapes and flowered garlands suspended by an eagle and bowknots surrounding a family record. This stunning example is exceptional with the large beautifully designed and executed scenic panel at the bottom. The original frame is highly developed, and it retains its wonderful original glass. Celia Talcott (1804–1886) was the daughter of Wethersfield druggist William Talcott and Amelia Hanmer. She married Henry Robbins. This sampler is silk, paint and painted paper on linen, 21½ by 27½ inches. Stephen & Carol Huber Old Saybrook, CT 860-388-6809 Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com www.antiquesamplers.com/
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