Victorian Needlework Sampler, dated 1889,

Signed "Betsy," wool on linen, depicting a various allover array of motifs that include a dancing black couple, a pair of love birds, a pair of monkeys, elephant and lion, a cello and lyre and others. Background field worked in shades of green and brown.

24" x 24.75"

From a Private Collection.

Unframed.

Minor areas of thread loss.

$250 - 450