Two 19th Century Needlework Samplers. The first, a pictorial sampler of fine wool on linen, centering Adam and Eve under a tree, birds, baskets of fruit, blooming flowers, etc., embroidered in vivid colors. Under glass, in giltwood frame._x000B__x000B_The second, an unframed Northern Irish needlework sampler, wool on linen. Strawberry and vine border enclosing three alphabets and band of loops surrounding numerals 1 - 10. Over the poem: Were half the words thats vainly spent / To Heaven in suplication sent / Our cheerfull song would oftner be / Hear what the Lord hath done for me / Prayer makes the darkened cloud withdraw / Prayer climbs the ladder Jacob saw/ Gives exercise to faith and love / Brings every blessing from above. Over Agnes Hodge Dervock Female School July Anno Domini 18/42. Circa 1830 - 1842. {Approximate dimensions: 9 x 9 inches sight, 12 x 11 1/2 inches framed; 17 x 15 the unframed example. Minor discoloration, some loose threads; stain and splotches lower center. Notes: The Dervock School is in Derry County, Northern Ireland.