#182

Large English Needlework by Hannah Swires for Christmas,1846
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Description
30" (76 cm.) x 26" framed. The large needlework images appear to feature the children and pets of the Swire family,with a young lad in elaborately-worked Scottish costume seated in the center alongside the family dog; at the bottom corners is a young child playing with another dog,and further images include the family home,another dog,cat on cushion,bird,pheasant,butterflies,chapel,and a garland of flowers around the outside. Along the bottom the words ?Hannah Swires Work December 25,1846" are embroidered. Excellent condition. English,1846.