Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Maria Gaetana ~



A few weeks ago while out "playing",  I purchased this antique sampler at Seville Antiques in Seville, Ohio.  This is how the sampler was hanging on the wall, with Maria's name at the bottom. However . . . hanging like this the rest of the sampler is upside down.


When I find the perfect spot for it, I will hang it in this direction.  (Sorry for all the glare, but I just can't get a good picture with the glass.)


They said the sampler dates from the late 1700's. I just love the animals.  I thought it a good addition to my antique sampler collection.


Thanks so much for stopping by.  
Happy hump day.
Hugs :)
Lauren

15 comments:

Primitive Stars said...

Wow!!!! That is one beautiful old sampler and you are so lucky to have it, Blessings Francine.

WoolenSails said...

What a nice treasure to have, love the designs and the age.

Debbie

Patti said...

Oh how wonderful! The frame is gorgeous too! I still hope to own an antique sampler myself one day...
Blessings, Patti

Anonymous said...

Love the design...

acorn hollow said...

that is a wonderful goodie. How funny that her name is upside down to the sampler.
Cathy

HomeSpunPrims said...

A wonderful sampler to add to your collection Lauren! hugs, Lori

Mugwump Woolies said...

It's in red...in a tiger maple frame...with wonderful animal motifs.......wow what a beauty!
Robyn

Saundra said...

You must have some great shops in your area as you tend to locate some fantastic finds.

Saundra

Penny said...

Love that old sampler! It will look fabulous amongst your collection! Such a great find, you lucky gal!!

jennifer768 said...

Love that sampler! Congrats on the wonderful find.Hugs,Jen

Dogwood Farm said...

Love this sampler and the frame!!
I would hang it like you said.

Julia said...

Wow Lauren, that was a great find while you were just playing.
It looks in great condition. It will make a great addition to your sampler collection.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs,
JB

Dog Trot Farm said...

What a lovely addition to your sampler collection...

The Eveningstitcher said...

I don't know why...but your recent post didn't update on my blog Lauren...so I'm late in posting...but I love the sampler!! It's so interesting that her name is upside down...or the animals upside down....so sweet!

Larkrise garden girl said...

How pretty