Cross stitch sampler, made by Katharine Bwist in 1798; threads used for this sampler are in green black and red shades; has alphabet in several sizes, flowers, birds and trees; worked on a tan coloured linen, is in 2.5 cm black wood frame; deteriorating paper attached to the frame said " From Yale + Martin Successors to J.Wilson Carvers, Gilders and Picture frame makers, Picture restores and Printsellers. 76+78 Buccleuch St-Edinburgh; 40.6 x 30.5 cm.