I notice you have been off line since 2012 but I just wanted to alert you to something I have seen that you might want to check out. Whilst looking at Bonham's auction house (I can honestly say this is the first time I have ever looked at a site like this. I am quite a modest person without money to spend on such items!) I noticed that there is some auction on the
25 Jul 2013 11:00 BST Chester
The Oak Interior: Textiles
A George II sampler
Worked by Philadelphia Vine, aged 10, 1755, featuring numerals, the alphabet, a moral verse and floral bands, surrounded by a floral border, in a bird's eye maple frame,
29 x 19cm (inc. frame 37 x 27cm).(there's a picture of the embroidery but it hasn't copied here)
Estimate:
£200 - 300
I just googled Philadelphia's name as I was intrigued and saw this post. I hope you see this message in time to allow you time to follow up if you wish to.
best wishes
Caroline