American Sampler Dated 1793 Wrought by Ann Liles, silk and linen “Sweet are the jess’min’s breathing flow’rs” worked in silk stitches on a linen ground with alphabet, numerals and pious verses bordered by stylized fruits, blossoms, meanders, birds, crowns, hearts and diamonds; inscribed “Ann Liles/Anno Domini/1793” in bird’s eye maple frame with gilt liner

15.75 in. x 12.25 in. Framed 19.75 in. x 15.25 in.