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20 Samplers from the upper region of New York state are considered uncommon; we are fortunate to be able to offer two such samplers. Dorcas T. Rowe, 1824, Onondaga, New York There is a precision to this tightly worked sampler that clearly indicates that the young samplermaker, Dorcas T. Rowe, aged ten, was working under the tutelage of a particularly demanding teacher; the miniaturized verse, inscription, final alphabet, and the fine tendrils of the vines were impeccably rendered. The sampler was worked in the town of Onondaga, New York, outside Syracuse, and was completed on September 21st, 1824. It was worked in silk and linen on linen and is in excellent condition, conservation mounted into a fine 19th century frame with original paint decoration. Sampler size: 91j2'' X 15\Price: $2,450. Sarah Ann Parker, circa 1810, Plattsburgh, New York Worked predominately in blue silk, this charming example is inscribed \dates circa 1810. It is likely that the samplermaker had anticipated working a border, but we are pleased that she inscribed her name and the name of her town between the two very stylish urns. Plattsburgh is in the north east comer of the state on the Saranac River, quite close to the Canadian border. The sampler was worked in silk on linen, is in excellent condition and has been conservation mounted into a 19th century gilt frame. Sampler size: 121j4'' X 11\Price: $1,400. M. Finkel es Daughter. DDDDDDDD