1772 Alphabet Sampler on Linen with Hearts and Crowns black painted handle including an historical account]

including an historical account]

especially around the holidays

but this one I'm especially fascinated by because of the strangeness of the perspective

and features lined pages for the front section with alphabetical tabs

but I might try to find a special little book stand to display it on

1772 Alphabet Sampler on Linen with Hearts and Crowns black painted handle including an historical account]There is a bit of loss the the needlepoint embroidery on this antique sampler, but my goodness, it dates from 1772! I love to have anything in my hands that was made before the American Revolution, and though not every letter and number is easy to read, the overall color is very good and still really pops, and it is quite a nicely sized sampler, too. I especially love the hearts in the bottom corners and crowns just above them, and then what looks to