Two English needlework samplersCaroline McNab, dated "1836" and Ann Sharp, dated "1838"Worked with multicolored threads on linen ground; the first decorated with house, floral motifs, birds and animals, and pious verse, surrounded by meandering flower vine, inscribed "Caroline McNab AD 1836"; the second decorated with Adam and Eve with apple tree, floral urns, fruit baskets, birds, lions, alphabet, and pious verse, surrounded by meandering vine, inscribed "Ann Sharp finished this work in the 13th year of her age 1838"; both framed.
17 in. x 12 1/2 in. (tallest by sight), 14 1/2 in. x 13 1/2 in.