Antique Needlework

Worked in multi color wool on linen, centered with a double chimney, three story house with lawn within a floral border, with verse and maker's name stitched to bottom register, "Wrought by Elvira Hunter" and date appearing to read 1855, with walnut frame and glass.

Frame dimensions 19.25 x 20 in.

From a Statesville, North Carolina Estate

With extensive thread loss; with tack holes; with repair; some tears.