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Elizabeth Highwood. November 28. 1791.

A finely worked sampler in coloured silks on a wool ground with alphabets,
numerals and a verse beginning See how the lilies flourish white and fair

The eye is drawn to the lower section of the sampler which forms a
striking image of striped and stepped hillocks with trees, birds and deer.

Original ebonised frame. (Not shown)

Framed Size. 42 cm. x 39 cm.