Sampler, Sally Follansbe, American, 1773 - 1813, Medium: silk embroidery on linen foundation Technique: embroidered in cross, stem, satin, rococo, herringbone, eyelet and roumanian stitches on plain weave foundation Label: linen embroidered with silk in cross, stem, satin, rococo, herringbone, eyelet and roumanian stitches, Embroidered sampler with bands of alphabets and numerals, floral and geometric borders, and an inscription., At the bottom are two trees, one surrounded by birds, the other with birds flying away from it; the trees are identified as 'The Good Tree' and 'The Evil Tree'.

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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