The complete inscription on this delightful American (probably New England)sampler reads: "Mary Evans Her Work in 14 Year of Her Age March 1832."

A Strawberry border, two alphabets, and a lower panel with two dogs and a cat (or three dogs?), a house, and a tree, complete this masterpiece of youth from the early 19th century.

In an antique hand-painted grained frame. 21 1/4" tall x 16 1/2" wide.