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An Early 19th Century Framed Needlework Alphabet Sampler, Dated 1833

Lot 88: An Early 19th Century Framed Needlework Alphabet Sampler, Dated 1833

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A framed needlework sampler featuring black cross-stitch embroidery on a natural-toned, likely linen or canvas fabric. The stitched composition includes multiple rows of uppercase and lowercase English alphabet letters, Arabic numerals 3 through 12, and various decorative borders. The prominent date “1833” is stitched at the bottom. It is presented in an ornate, possibly carved or gessoed and gilded/bronzed wooden frame, decorated with scrolling acanthus leaf motifs.
13 X 11”