Irish Schoolgirl House Sampler Dated 1818.

Lot: 32

Irish School.
1816.
Embroidered in wool on linen. Strawberry and vine border enclosing cross stitch, script, capital and lower case alphabets mostly in cross stitch, over a vibrant pictorial scene of a house with two chimneys, wiht mirrored bottle brush trees, a heart shaped tree and a basket of fruit. Additionally, embroidered: IN EN JSES JEN SN AEN WN ECN 1818 () 12. Under glass, in ebonized and copper enamel frame.
Approximate measurements: 16 1/4 x 16 3/8 inches sight 19 1/2 x 20 inches framed.
Overall condition is very good with bright coloration. Some fading