A sampler by Mary Odams 1820 worked in black silk with a central verse, "What is the blooming tincture of the skin...", alphabets and numerals above, with stylised motifs below including a central flower urn, stags and birds in trees, worked in cross stitch, within a stylised border--16.5 x 17in. (42 x 44cm.), in black and gold glass mount, framed

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A sampler by Mary Odams 1820 worked in black silk with a central verse, "What is the blooming tincture of the skin...", alphabets and numerals above, with stylised motifs below including a central flower urn, stags and birds in trees, worked in cross stitch, within a stylised border--16.5 x 17in. (42 x 44cm.), in black and gold glass mount, framed
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