This fanciful, naive example of American folk needlework was probably made around 1800, using homespun linen and a mixture of wool and silk threads. A finely feathered bird (of uncertain species- possibly a kingfisher) roosts atop a fruiting, leafy bough, that springs from a verdant clump, surrounded on four sides by a simple, symmetrical floral border.

Two versions of the sampler graph have been furnished: one executed with a drawn partially freehand split and stem stitched bough and leaves, the other worked entirely in cross stitch.

Kit contains 35 count hand dyed linen, cotton or silk thread, needle and instructions.

Finished size: 6-1/4"x8-1/2"