Early English sampler
17th century
finely worked sampler by Ann Billiat with verse 'You whose fond wishes...to heaven aspire who make those bl... abodes your sole desire if you are w... hope that bi... i... vain use well your time be... in hour in vain..., the Cardendel, Ann Billiat her work aged (?) years ma, b. 1613'. (Fading, wear to foundation and threads)
H18 1/2" W14 1/2"