Mary Elizabeth Leet Sampler Pattern 1865 Printed Version WOTY The Design is 281 wide

The Design is 281 wide x 155 high

Both stitchers of this sampler were extremely neat and accomplished stitchers

This antique French sampler is a testament to the rigorous needlework education of late 19th century France — and to the remarkable talent of one very young girl from the heart of the Loire Valley

cut fabric 19" x 19"

Mary Elizabeth Leet Sampler Pattern 1865 Printed Version WOTY The Design is 281 wideMary Elizabeth Leet, 1865 remains one of the most beloved pieces in my collection, a graceful American sampler that beautifully captures the care and ambition of its young maker. There was a photograph of a large mansion tucked away in the back of the sampler. I never figured out where it was and why keeping it was so important. Reproduced faithfully from the original work stitched in 1865, this design features balanced symmetry, elegant lettering,