AN AMERICAN NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER,stitched by Catharine Cronmiller, dated 1827. With rows of the alphabet and numerals, above the inscription "Catharine Cronmiller's work done in the 18th year of her age 1827", above a verse, set within a floral and aviary border. In a palette of blues, greens, yellows and browns, on a linen ground - 17 3/4 in. x 16 1/4 in., sight size. Estimate $250-350