An unfinished sampler by Mary Easterby 1740-1 worked in fresh coloured silks in cross stitch with two columns containing pious verses and family details, the top and bottom with animal, bird and floral spot motifs, the top border with bands of alphabets, numerals and stylised carnations, the side borders unfinished--9½ x 14½in. (24 x 36cm.), framed and glazed