English sampler worked by Mary Porter and dated October 28, 1828. On a linen foundation with stitching in silk and/or wool. Featuring a Georgian hipped roof house with chimneys, fence and twin gates and with a tree and birds. The names of other family members are also recorded. The alphabet is worked in five different sizes and fonts and there is a decorative border on three sides but absent on lower edge. Not examined out of frame. The frame is 19th century, of mahogany with plain gilt liner. Sight 19 1/2 x 15". CODE:TEX