Antique Miniature Sampler by Mary Barber, c.1850 Mid-century modern I found the Jane Parson

I found the Jane Parson Sampler in an antique shop in Massachusetts

The wide layout is really nice and the modernistic design elements are really unusual

but both it appears to be stitched to backing versus glued down

9cm) wide by 7-3/4 inches (19

Stitched Area: 14 inches (35

Antique Miniature Sampler by Mary Barber, c.1850 Mid-century modern I found the Jane ParsonStitched in wool on linen around 1850, this intimate little sampler carries the quiet devotion of a needlewoman named Mary Barber. At just 8. 5 9 inches, it is a miniature marvel the kind of piece that rewards close looking and rewards the collector who understands that small things can hold enormous history. Details Maker: Mary Barber Date: circa 1850 Materials: Wool on linen Dimensions: 8. 5 9 inches Condition: Some holes and wear along the bottom,