"Very Old English Sampler / Needlework - Old Testament - 10 Commandments-1749"
SAMPLER / VERY OLD NEEDLE WORK - EXTRACT FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT - 10 COMMANDMENTS - 1749 Sampler made by Elizabeth Bowman on a very fine textile with an extract from the book of Exodus and the Ten Commandments, the two tablets surrounded by foliage and of flowers, with an angel in the center.
Slightly lighter green color on part of the lettering.
Dated May 30, 1749.
Reframed early twentieth century.
Overall good condition - several small holes and tears: see photos
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