SCHOOLGIRL NEEDLEWORK SAMPLER WORKED BY ELA DIBB DATED 1797 ,last quarter of 18th century. Verses read "By this work you may see what are my parents took of me" and "This work in hand my friends may have when I am dead and laid in my grave"; amd "Ela Dibb was born May the 29 1786 aged 11 1797". Outer border of flowers, buterflies, birds, lions, fleur-de-lis, hearts, and other animals. - Framed. Estimate $150-250
