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2 Maria Wood, Brandon, Northumberland, England, 1822 Some very beautifully made samplers come from northern England and we are pleased to offer this stunning example, worked in 1822 by Maria Wood of Brandon, a small town at the northern tip of England. It is not surprising therefore that a strong Scottish influence is apparent on Maria's sampler as evidenced by the pair of stylized diamond-patterned trees and the pairs of peacocks and prancing deer. All of the needlework is of the finest quality. Many thousands of tiny stitches make up the large Georgian house with its deep blue windows and door and the intricate border is also very finely worked. The many birds, pair of large butterflies, angel heads and the sun, moon and little stars are whimsical elements that add to overall composition and appeal. Maria also included her initials, in lowercase letters, which appear in two small diamond motifs. The verse is one which both English and American samplermakers included on their samplers. Written by noted English poet, Alexander Pope (1688-1744), it first appeared as the 1Oth of the 13 stanzas of the \Prayer.\Worked in silk on linen gauze, the sampler is in excellent condition with very minor weakness to the linen. It has been conservation mounted into its original maple frame with a gilt liner. Sampler size: 14\Price: $7800. M. Finkel ~ Daughter. AM ERICA's LEAD ING sAl\\ lPLER AN D NEEDLEwoRK D EALER