JANET CARSELS 1787

A fine Scottish sampler exhibiting many traditional characteristics including elaborately illuminated lettering, bold color primarily red and green, flower-trees, and family initials. A delicate four-sided floral border executed in double running and satin stitch surrounds the central reserve with various flowering plants, trees, potted flowers, animals (dogs, cows, geese).

"GR3" at the center refers to the current monarch George the Third.

The sampler is framed in what is probably the original 18th century frame. It measures 14-1/4" x 14" (the dimensions include the frame). $1500

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