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The most outstanding feature of this
sampler is its unusual and elaborate border of stylized lilies and daisies.
The meticulously stitched stone house, with its peculiar dark figure on the
front doorstep, is mysterious and intriguing. The bold, virtually unfaded
color has been reproduced from the front of the original sampler. The verse,
unfortunately stitched with black floss, has almost vanished, so we have
pieced in another verse that fits the space perfectly, is appropriate to the
period, and to the overall design.
The frame shown below was made by
Hog River Frames (www.hogriverframes.com) |
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ORIGIN AND DATE: Scottish RATED: Intermediate LINEN COUNT, FINISHED SIZE: 35 Count, 13-3/4" x 17-1/2" STITCHES: Cross over one and two threads, double running, rice, and queen KIT WITH SILK FLOSS $80.00 KIT WITH COTTON FLOSS $40.00 GRAPH ONLY $12.00 |
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