Antique Needlework Sampler, English

Wool on linen, highly decorated, with flowers, figures, a ship, peacocks, dogs, butterflies and a cherry tree, with verse to center reading I love them that / love me and those / that seek me early / shall find me 1847, dated 1847 and signed Mary Thomas Aged 12 Years, in wood frame with gilt liner, under glass.

DOA 21 x 18.25 in.

Collection of a Gentleman, NC

Good estate condition; staining, especially to upper center.