Elizabeth Eyles 1799

Description

This sweet English sampler is the first I?ve ever seen with a border made up of flying cherubs. It also features a ?geode? (mosaic) parrot- a distinctively stylized bird that appears on other samplers made in England, New England, and the Netherlands throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The verse is: All you my frends who now expect, To see a piece of work thus performed, By me cast but a smile on this my, Mean endeavour ill strive to mend and, Be obedient ever. Elizabeth Eyles aged, 9 years march the 9 1799. Stitches used in the sampler are full cross, long arm cross and counted satin. On 35 count linen the finished reproduction will measure approximately 13″ x 15-1/2″, and is recommended for any skill level. Reproduced by the Scarlet Letter.