Lovely Small 19th C. Needlework Sampler on Linen Monogrammed MAM wooden crocodile pull toy as well as instruction relative

as well as instruction relative to cushion fillings

The lid sits just a bit higher on one side

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Lovely Small 19th C. Needlework Sampler on Linen Monogrammed MAM wooden crocodile pull toy as well as instruction relativeA 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