Sally Stansfield 1841

Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across the Sea Samplers. Presented to us is "Sally Stansfield 1841", a very sweet school girl sampler. In the middle of the design, stands are large, red schoolhouse. On either side, is a flower pot with large, blooming, red flowers. Above the schoolhouse, a phrase has been stitched. "Let this great truth by all be understood: that all the pious duties which we owe our parents, friends, our country, and our God, the seeds of every virtue here below from education fist, and early culture flow." Two butterflies with their pink wings flutter above the phrase. To complete this design, a red floral border is stitched. Stitch count 221w x 207h.