Early Needlework Sampler, 18th/Early 19th Century
Fine linen sampler worked in red silk thread, featuring multiple alphabets and numeral rows with an extensive assortment of pictorial and decorative motifs, including flowers, birds, baskets, furniture, animals, and architectural elements. The sampler has substantial age toning, fading and areas of wear/loss to the ground and stitching. Housed in a later ornate giltwood frame.21½ x 16½
Fine linen sampler worked in red silk thread, featuring multiple alphabets and numeral rows with an extensive assortment of pictorial and decorative motifs, including flowers, birds, baskets, furniture, animals, and architectural elements. The sampler has substantial age toning, fading and areas of wear/loss to the ground and stitching. Housed in a later ornate giltwood frame.21½ x 16½
