A beautiful Victorian sampler 

Possibly made as a keepsake for a sailor aboard the Merchant sail ship "Blue Belle" some time after 1846 or completed by the sailor as a sweetheart piece. 

Shipping register shows two vessels by the same name and completed in 1846 so it is possible that this relates to one of those.

Frame measures approx.14.5" x 15.5" the sampler itself is approx. 12" x 12"

NB - the glass in the frame does not form part of the sale as it is delicate to ship, I will pack extremely well and hopefully it makes it ok nevertheless. For shipping the sampler alone - excluding the frame then please choose the Royal Mail 48 service and I will remove from frame and pack in a much smaller and lighter package. I am not responsible for the fees that the Ebay Global shipping programme charge for an International sale.

The text reads "Fear not for I am with thee" which is a bit faded and difficult to read, pictures of a three masted ship etc as shown in generally bright and clear condition

A very nice example in a slim black frame