Walklin, Elizabeth (age 10)

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Maker
Walklin, Elizabeth (age 10)
Date made
19th century
Origin
England
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Silk
Predominent Motif
In upper third of sampler a large basket of flowers centered with urns with flowers and an animal on both sides. Lower two thirds has Adam and Eve below the apple tree centered with a large and a small deer eating fruit from a tree on the L and small animals (dogs?) below a tree on the R. A sitting stag on the R center and a large peacock on the L along with other birds, baskets of flowers, insects. Arcaded carnation border all four sides.
Inscription
(In a small centered square): Eliz th / Walklin / Aged 10 Years
Owner
The Bridges
Owner Private
Sally Bridges