Blanche Wagstaff Xmas 1877 Mailed Pattern

~~ An Antique Reproduction ~~

Worked entirely in cross stitch, Blanche Wagstaff’s redwork sampler is orderly and pleasing with rows of letters and numbers separated by a variety of decorative horizontal bands.  But it is the bottom, simply and charmingly stitched with floral and vine motifs, a crown, her name and Xmas 1877, that draws the eye.  One wonders if Blanche presented this sampler to her parents on Christmas as a token of her affection and evidence of her diligent needlework...

Original sampler shown in second photo.

Worked on Weeks Dye Works 30 count “Linen” linen. 

Stitch count: 135w x 200h

Finished size:  9”w x 13.5”h

Pattern includes color photo, professional cross stitch chart, WDW floss color with DMC alternate, and optional aging instructions.