208: THE 1821 CROSS STITCH SAMPLER OF MARY WINTHROPE AGED 11

The repeating floral border indicative of North Carolina Tulip motif surrounds the intricately worked verse titled WISDOM flanked by flowers in pots above large potted trees either side of a full length depiction of woman with caduceus titled PRUDENCE over the maker's block with more trees and a recumbent stag in dark browns on green ground.
Measures 18.5 x 15.5 inches.
Apparently the condition is very good, very clean, intact, no visible stain, damage, repair, punctures or tears. This work has not been examined outside the frame.
$400 - $600