18th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
  Lot 2070
 

2070

19th Century Scottish Adam & Eve Sampler, Worked By Christina Braid, Aged 10, Dated 18**(second...

19th Century Scottish Adam & Eve Sampler, Worked By Christina Braid, Aged 10, Dated 18**(second half of date lacking), worked with two simplistic figures either side of The Tree and Serpent, a small house below, surround by peacocks and other birds, animals, hearts, trees, flowers, thistles and other plants, various crowns above family initials throughout, within a foliate border, 45cm by 32cm

Sold for £250
Estimated at £150 - £250


 

Slightly discoloured overall to the backing cloth, several small tiny brown spots overall, small hole to top right hand corner, couple of thread pulls. Some of colours very vibrant. Slight scratching and wear to frame.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 18th May, 2019

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