Vintage British Hand-Stitched Needlepoint Sampler “Old Friendships Are the Dearest”

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Charming vintage British hand-stitched needlepoint sampler featuring the sentiment “Old Friendships Are The Dearest,” surrounded by a decorative alphabet, floral … Read more Charming vintage British hand-stitched needlepoint sampler featuring the sentiment “Old Friendships Are The Dearest,” surrounded by a decorative alphabet, floral motifs, and British place and cultural references including London, Newcastle, Aberdeen and Harrods.

Worked in muted blue, dusty rose, green and plum tones on an ivory ground and professionally presented with layered matting in a wood frame with gilt detailing. The reverse retains a label from The Rosemount Gallery, Aberdeen, Scotland, adding wonderful Scottish and European provenance.

A distinctive piece of vintage European textile art with the character of a traditional British sampler.

Overall approximately 13 1/2” H x 11” W. See less