SOLD Mary Ann James' 1860s Sampler in Birds Eye Maple Frame two men In what I believe is

In what I believe is its original gold painted frame

The wicker

I'd think the one on the right is meant to be a dove

which dates to the late 1800s I believe

In great use vintage condition with a fantastic patina

SOLD Mary Ann James' 1860s Sampler in Birds Eye Maple Frame two men In what I believe isI purchased this one from a seller who had it in her personal collection for many years and, like me, loved it for being colorful, and cheerful, and especially for that red brick house and those birds! Wool yarn on linen, I believe it is American, and was done by a Mary Ann James, age 11, with a date of either 1863 or 1866. I did find a Mary Ann James of Kaufman County, Texas born in 1852 (her parents originally from Kentucky and who later moved to