NEW SCARLET LETTER MARGARET GAMBLE SAMPLER 1820 Cross Stitch Kit Scottish Gift. Perfect for your use or as a special gift! MARGARET GAMBLE SAMPLER 1820 kit. Good example of a Scottish Sampler. Historic Reproduction Samplers from The Scarlet letter. Origin and date: Scottish 1820. Linen count and finished size: 25-count, unbleached, 17? X19-1/2? Stitches: Cross, counted thread, freehand satin, stem, and upright Gobelin stitches. The mansion depicted on this formal Scottish sampler appears on many other Scottish samplers, but has never been identified. Other typical Scottish motifs – the peacocks, initials of both parents, illumination of letters by double running stitch, and rabbits – appear on this lovely piece. Scottish Samplers: The bold use of strong primary color, particularly reds and greens, distinctive architectural style (very geometric, often with strong vertical lines and French influences), heraldic peacocks (usually with seven tailfeathers), dogs, rabbits, illuminated lettering, and other symbolic motifs, make Scottish samplers quite a recognizable group. Archaic designs often appear on Scottish works one hundred years after having made their debut on English samplers. The arms of Scotland, the “mystery mansions, ” many groups of initials (usually family members), peculiar shaded mounds upon which often sit urns, fountains, Adams and Eves, or groups of odd little rabbits stacked up or all in a row, are specific elements of design seen on this regional group of samplers. Package may have signs of storage wear (scratches, scuffs, creases, discoloration, etc). Kit only frame not included. Please see the images of the actual item above for a better idea of the condition. As we add new items every week! All measurements are approximate. Thank you for looking at this great Scarlett Letter Needlework!