Nicely Naive 1827 Schoolgirl Sampler Signed H.G gift for the cook or could serve sink-side for

or could serve sink-side for stashing rings

the old dog Schepp following as chief mourner

I’m not an expert but think it might represent an American Oystercatcher with its bright yellow eyes and long beak

It was a mid-size show

There are minor dings and light wear to the wood consistent with age (I would guess these were made in the 40s or 50s)

Nicely Naive 1827 Schoolgirl Sampler Signed H.G gift for the cook or could serve sink-side forI am not a great expert on samplers, and will leave the very fine examples to those who are; it is the more naive and personally expressive examples that attract me, like this one. Dated 1827, I love it for the irregularity of the letters (that wide "V" and "N"s, the curvy "Z", and the "5" that is barely there), and for the mish most of imagery. scattered around. I assume H. G are the initials of its maker, but at the end of the alphabet are also