Antique needlework sampler MARY E. FAIRBANKS Massachusetts c.1800 Mary worked this extremely ambitious sampler at aged 12 while attending school in Massachusetts around the turn of the 18th to 19th century. Although she never finished it, she was on the way to making a stunning and important American sampler. The design, color choices, and completely filled in background would have been phenomenal had she been able to complete it. Inscribed: Wrought by Mary E. Fairbanks aged 12 Yrs. Remember thy/ Creator in thy/ Youth Mary/ Industry & Virtue Silk on linen; 17 ¼” x 17 ¼” sight. Sold STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER (860) 388-6809 Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com View Other Samplers