Miss Mary Ann Bournes 1791~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers marking 29″ x 35

29″ x 35

Christmas ornaments

Thread Requirements #5 Perle

2925 x 1 / 816 x 1  ~ Garnet

Coloured stands are powder coated and available to order ('L' bar is still silver colour)

Miss Mary Ann Bournes 1791~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers marking 29″ x 35An unusual and charming English Sampler stitched during the reign of George III, depicting a large central motif of a bee skep surrounded by flowers, bees, butterflies and two large doves set within leafy arbours together with a cottage in a pastoral scene. All are contained within a stunning border with several varieties of flowers including roses and carnations. The original sampler was stitched with silks on uneven linen of approximately 40(w)