A sampler by Emma Miles 1848 finely embroidered in silks in shades of brown and green, with a central verse "Time is the only space that is given" flanked by a pair of Adam and Eve motifs, with a band of holly leaves below and spot motifs including squirrels, oak trees, a robin and butterflies, within an elaborate stylised floral border--15½in. (39cm.) square; and a small embroidered picture worked with a rural scene--14 x 12in. (35 x 30cm.), 20th century, both framed and glazed
A sampler by Emma Miles 1848 finely embroidered in silks in shades of brown and green, with a central verse "Time is the only space that is given" flanked by a pair of Adam and Eve motifs, with a band of holly leaves below and spot motifs including squirrels, oak trees, a robin and butterflies, within an elaborate stylised floral border--15½in. (39cm.) square; and a small embroidered picture worked with a rural scene--14 x 12in. (35 x 30cm.), 20th century, both framed and glazed

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A sampler by Emma Miles 1848 finely embroidered in silks in shades of brown and green, with a central verse "Time is the only space that is given" flanked by a pair of Adam and Eve motifs, with a band of holly leaves below and spot motifs including squirrels, oak trees, a robin and butterflies, within an elaborate stylised floral border--15½in. (39cm.) square; and a small embroidered picture worked with a rural scene--14 x 12in. (35 x 30cm.), 20th century, both framed and glazed
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