British Brick House Sampler Mary Stevenson 1797.

British Brick House Sampler Mary Stevenson 1797. Embroidered in fine wool on fine linen. Strawberry vine border enclosing four alphabets, with four stitched bands, over the prayers: God Bless my Parens who for me Provide Hellelujeh/ Let Grace and Virtue Ever be my Guide Hellelujeh. This, over a band of birds, stars and moths, over mirrored image of birds on trees centering a brik house with bird; over mirrored image of hinds and flowers in planters, surrounding the roundel: Mary / Stevensen Per / form'd this in the/ Tenth year of / her age 1797.Under glass in faux painted rame. 1797 {Approximate dimensions: 9 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches, sight; 13 x 15 3/8 inches framed.}. Overall condition is good. 1/4 inch hole, second line from top, to upper part of letter P; two 1/8 and 1/4 inch holes near bird on house, at its base and near chimney, right side.Around the stag, lower left, a C shaped rip or hole. Bright colors.