An English Sampler, worked in coloured silks on linen with rows of spot motifs, single alphabet a

An English Sampler, worked in coloured silks on linen with rows of spot motifs, single alphabet and number rows, a short verse (idiosyncratically spelled), signed and dated with woven inscription: 'Frances Howe Aged 12/February 23/1827', all within angular floral border, 12in. x in. 9in. 31.5cm. x 23cm. And another English sampler, with two registers of large spot motifs, a short verse and signed in inscription: 'Ann Simes's work aged 11', all within an angular floral border. About 1820, 16in. x 11 1/2 in. 41cm. x 29cm. Both with fairly extensive insect damage, the first with slight damp staining on row of blue numbers. Both with original wood frames, glazed.