19th Century Needlepoint Sampler with Parrot, Pistols, and Fleur de Lis tiny celluloid box I'm in perpetual quest of

I'm in perpetual quest of great planters

this would also be terrific for storing teas

this has yet to happen

and the beautiful piece of amber is set off perfectly by the finely detailed intertwining silver leaves

19th Century Needlepoint Sampler with Parrot, Pistols, and Fleur de Lis tiny celluloid box I'm in perpetual quest ofForgive my not so great photos of this terrific antique sampler, finely executed by a Caroline Waldimand (or perhaps Haldimand), age 9, in the mid 1800s I believe. As there is an unfinished edge across the top, it seems possible this was once a larger piece, perhaps with with an alphabet above, now lost. The fleur de lis at center makes me think perhaps Caroline was Canadian, and I have found mention of some Waldimand and Haldimands both in the