Lovely Small 19th C. Needlework Sampler on Linen Monogrammed MAM wooden crocodile pull toy with the oak re-stained a

with the oak re-stained a nice mahogany

I've had a few of these little silver overlay perfume bottles in the shop

The lost includes exactly what you see

I can't believe I knew nothing of him

It is hard to capture in photos

Lovely Small 19th C. Needlework Sampler on Linen Monogrammed MAM wooden crocodile pull toy with the oak re-stained aA real charmer of a small sampler I think, found in New Hampshire, with an alphabet running A to R (clearly there was never more than that) and then this terrific monogram MAM at center, composed of tiny eyelets, and surrounded by an embroidered wreath in blue and pink and dark green with vines above and below. On linen, with wonderful border detail. 19th c. clearly, but I am not an expert in dating samplers, so not certain more precisely; my gut says