A scalloped pelmet of ivory cotton monochrome printed in red with an unusual pattern comprising a lattice of naturalistic roses enclosing cartouches with portraits of male and female trades-persons, including a woman with a polecat, dated 1826, quilted with a diamond lattice--80 x 27in. (200 x 68cm.), some damage; another panel of toile monochrome printed in red with various scenes with classically dressed figures including a woman looking in a mirror, possibly Venus, and a youthful shepherd asleep, guarded by a dog, quilted with a diamond lattice--48 x 70in. (120 x 175cm.), probably 19th century; another printed cotton panel; and a woolwork practise sampler--6 x 8in. (15 x 22cm.), mid 19th century (4)

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A scalloped pelmet of ivory cotton monochrome printed in red with an unusual pattern comprising a lattice of naturalistic roses enclosing cartouches with portraits of male and female trades-persons, including a woman with a polecat, dated 1826, quilted with a diamond lattice--80 x 27in. (200 x 68cm.), some damage; another panel of toile monochrome printed in red with various scenes with classically dressed figures including a woman looking in a mirror, possibly Venus, and a youthful shepherd asleep, guarded by a dog, quilted with a diamond lattice--48 x 70in. (120 x 175cm.), probably 19th century; another printed cotton panel; and a woolwork practise sampler--6 x 8in. (15 x 22cm.), mid 19th century (4)

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