Lot 182 , An early Victorian needlework sampler, 13 x 16in.

An early Victorian needlework sampler, depicting a cottage and a tiger in the jungle, signed M. Rees, 1848, 13 x 16in.
Estimate £100-150

The sampler is discoloured brown with some slightly darker staining in areas, some of the colours are faded but the greens, red, black and yellow are still reasonably bright, no signs of holes to the fabric, possible wear to some of the yellow threads.


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Sold for £380