Rafaela Escasena
Under the instruction of Dona Maria G.Z.
Spain, circa 1850
new
sampler size: 14¼” x 11¼” •
framed size: 17” x 14” •
price:
$2800
Fine sampler made by Rafaela Escasena under the instruction of Dona Maria G.Z.
This sampler, along with 11 others, is discussed in a recent essay, Samplers from Spain: An Introduction by Dr. Lynne Anderson, Founder and Director of the Sampler Consortium and Director of the Sampler Archive Project, which can be read here.
Inscription:
Lo hizo Rafaela Escasena, discipula de Doña Maria G. S.
Translation:
Made by Rafaela Escasena, disciple of Doña Maria G. S.
The sampler is in excellent condition. It has been conservation mounted and is in molded and black painted frame.