From the collections of Kathleen McCandless,
Grace Wachowiak, and Fred Wilson
Three weavings by Anastasia Sadleir. According to legend, only
these three tapestries exist,
given to Anastasia's daughters, thereafter to be handed down to the eldest daughter.
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Sampler #1, created by Anastasia Sadleir in 1847 |
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Sampler #1, bottom 2 lines, showing coarseness of the weaving
reads "A. Sadleir . Aged . 10 . Years . This . 22d Day
. of . September . 1847 ... " |
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Sampler #2, created by Anastasia Sadleir, perhaps later than 1847 |
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Sampler #3, created by Anastasia Sadleir, depicting Mary Queen of Scots giving up her crown.
This object owned by Grace Wachowiak, granddaughter of Matilda (McFarland) Farley |
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Sampler #3, showing detail of weaving |
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Sampler #4, creator uncertain, possibly also Anastasia Sadlier.
This object owned by Fred Wilson of Armagh, Northern Irelland, great-great-grandson of Charlotte (McFarland) Kelly
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