Elaborate English silk on linen sampler dated 1790, wrought by Mary Reid, featuring a central family record surrounded by various vignettes of mother and daughter, ship at sail, house with lawn, etc., 20 1/4" x 16 1/2". This is a particularly large and finely executed needlework with a plethora of interesting subjects.

Competitive In-House shipping is available for this lot. Frame - a little wear, mainly at corners, early 20th c. (not period). Sampler - overall very good condition, losses to thin sawtooth borders along sides and bottom.