Ella Loewensten 1872

Little Ella had planned a lot: An elaborate, beautiful rose border should surround her small sampler.

Why was it unfinished? What had happened? Bored? No more yarn? Faults? Miscounted? Bad luck? No time?

Even the ravages of time have gnawed on her sampler. Some bright crosses were no longer recognizable in the big alphabet.

Nevertheless, to commemorate Ella, I would like to present to you this sampler completely.