Needlework sampler wrought by Mary Pinckney in 1742. This is a rare and important 18th century Boston, Massachusetts band sampler in excellent condition with an extensive genealogy. The classic humorous verse adds to the charm, "Mary Pinckney is my name and with my needle I wrought the same but if my skill it had been better I would have mended every letter". Silk on linen; 21 3/4" x 13 1/4" with frame. Price: $43,000 STEPHEN & CAROL HUBER (860) 388-6809 View Other Samplers