A cross stitch sampler by Rebeckah Down 1824 worked in coloured silks with some drawn threadwork, an alphabet and the verse "Respect to Parents" at the top, with floral spot motifs below, within a stylised bud border--<I>19 x 24¼in. (48 x 61cm.), framed and glazed</I>

19 x 24¼in. (48 x 61cm.), framed and glazed " /> A cross stitch sampler by Rebeckah Down 1824 worked in coloured silks with some drawn threadwork, an alphabet and the verse "Respect to Parents" at the top, with floral spot motifs below, within a stylised bud border--<I>19 x 24¼in. (48 x 61cm.), framed and glazed</I> | Christie's

Sale 7908

COSTUME AND TEXTILES

London, South Kensington

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3 March 1998

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Lot 94

A cross stitch sampler by Rebeckah Down 1824 worked in coloured silks with some drawn threadwork, an alphabet and the verse ''Respect to Parents'' at the top, with floral spot motifs below, within a stylised bud border--19 x 24¼in. (48 x 61cm.), framed and glazed

Price realised

GBP 58

Estimate

GBP 25 - GBP 200

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A cross stitch sampler by Rebeckah Down 1824 worked in coloured silks with some drawn threadwork, an alphabet and the verse "Respect to Parents" at the top, with floral spot motifs below, within a stylised bud border--19 x 24¼in. (48 x 61cm.), framed and glazed
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Lot 94

A cross stitch sampler by Rebeckah Down 1824 worked in coloured silks with some drawn threadwork, an alphabet and the verse ''Respect to Parents'' at the top, with floral spot motifs below, within a stylised bud border--19 x 24¼in. (48 x 61cm.), framed and glazed

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