A silkwork sampler by Mary Ann Elborn, 1827 finely embroidered in cross stitch with an eight line religious verse surmounted by a eastern temple, above a depiction of Adam, Eve, the serpent and the tree of life, also scattered with numerous motifs including fleur de lis, birds, trees, deer, lions, flowers, coronets etc and within a stylised floral border and ebonised frame, some fading and staining, 15.75" x 20"