A cross stitch silk sampler by Eliza Hall, York, 18--, the top with a verse "Whilst thus my fingers oer the canvas rove", bordered by various spot motifs including an elegant house with railings, ships and stags, within a stylised bud border--16½ x 16¾in. (41 x 42cm.), probably third quarter of 19th century, framed and glazed

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A cross stitch silk sampler by Eliza Hall, York, 18--, the top with a verse "Whilst thus my fingers oer the canvas rove", bordered by various spot motifs including an elegant house with railings, ships and stags, within a stylised bud border--16½ x 16¾in. (41 x 42cm.), probably third quarter of 19th century, framed and glazed
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