1787 Sampler by Alexandra Elphinston. Framed in an old wood frame with glass. Fixed to card with wood backing. The sampler is worked in fine wool on linen ground, in a variety of stitches including Algerian eye. Divider lines in various patterns. Colours red and greens. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case, numbers 1-13, and family initials. Signed and dated 'ALXr Elphinston . 1787'. A scattering of motifs, including hearts.
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Dimensions
21.75ins by 8.75ins wide
Circa Date
George III, dated 1787
Description
1787 Sampler by Alexandra Elphinston. Framed in an old wood frame with glass. Fixed to card with wood backing. The sampler is worked in fine wool on linen ground, in a variety of stitches including Algerian eye. Divider lines in various patterns. Colours red and greens. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case, numbers 1-13, and family initials. Signed and dated 'ALXr Elphinston . 1787'. A scattering of motifs, including hearts.
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