Elizabeth Chesters 1843 by Cross Stitch Antiques Needlepoint Tapestry and Long Stitch including the pompom and the

including the pompom and the "S" medaillon

Depicted below the verse in the top section is one of the most popular of all sampler subjects – Adam and Eve (symbolising the struggle between good and evil)

succulents

including 15 alphabets along with original and vintage designs and stitch instructions

Description

Elizabeth Chesters 1843 by Cross Stitch Antiques Needlepoint Tapestry and Long Stitch including the pompom and theThis sampler and that of Sarah Chesters 1843, so very similar in design and motifs, must have been done by relatives, sharing not only the same last name and year stitched but also the same pattern, thread and linen colors. At first thinking they perhaps were sisters, a search revealed the discovery that they most probably were mother and daughter. The mottos chosen on each are reflectively appropriate sentiments for a mother and child. It is a cheery