Manuela R. Recas
Under the instruction of Doña Josefa Bartolini,
Spain, 1832
sampler size without tassels: 9½” square •
framed size: 13¼" square •
sold
Fine Spanish sampler made by Manuela R. Recas under the instruction of Doña Josefa Bartolini in 1832. Original tassels.
This sampler, along with 11 others, is discussed in a recent essay, Samplers from Spain: An Introduction by Lynne Anderson, Ph.D which can be read here.
The inscription reads:
Le hioz Manuela R. Recas siendo discipula de Doña Josefa Bartolini en el año de 1832.
Translation:
Made by Manuela R. Recas while a disciple of Doña Josefa Bartolini in the year of 1832.
The sampler is in excellent condition. It has been conservation mounted and is in a burl frame.