An Adam and Eve sampler by Eliza Newton worked in fresh coloured wools, the upper half with the verse "Could we with ink the Ocean fill...", the lower half with spot motifs including baskets and urns of flowers and dogs, within a stylised bud border--12¼ x 17in. ( 31 x 43cm.), circa 1830; another by Mary Ann Greeves 1845 embroidered in silks in shades of brown, green and ivory predominantly with alphabets and numerals against an ivory wool ground--9¼ x 13in. (23 x 33cm.); and another woolwork band sampler, worn