The African Slave, a rare sampler worked in coloured wools by Esther Stewart, 1836 - 16in. x 17in. (41cm. x 43cm.) British, 1836 - on stretcher, the backing inscribed "Alex Ross Picture Framer, Queen Street, Amble, Northumberland, April 25th 1912 (several small holes and stains, mainly in left hand border)