Early 19th C. needlework sampler with geometric border, farm scenes and verse. Verse, ‘Industry taught in early days. Not only gives Teachers praise: But gives us pleasure when we view; The Work that innocence can do. Go on dear Child learn to excel, Improve in Work and Reading well; For Books and Work do both contend: To make the Housewife and the Friend. EDUCATION Youth like soften’d Wax with Ease will take. Those images that first impressions make: If those are fair their actions will be bright; If foul they’ll clouded be with Shades of Night'. Mary Kayler August 28th 1817, Aged 11 Years. Image 12.75” x 17.25”, Frame 16” x 20.5”.

Stains and holes.