Miss Mary Ann Bournes 1791~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers marking Stitch Count: 101 x 287

Stitch Count: 101 x 287

2925 x 1 / 816 x 1  ~ Garnet

3724 x 2/3363 x 2 – Pine green – medium

Christmas ornaments

Miss Mary Ann Bournes 1791~ Reproduction Sampler Pattern by Hands Across the Sea Samplers marking Stitch Count: 101 x 287An unusual and charming English Sampler stitched during the reign of George III, depicting a large central motif of a bee skep surrounded by flowers, bees, butterflies and two large doves set within leafy arbours together with a cottage in a pastoral scene. All are contained within a stunning border with several varieties of flowers including roses and carnations. The original sampler was stitched with silks on uneven linen of approximately 40(w)