19th Century Needlepoint Sampler with Parrot, Pistols, and Fleur de Lis tiny celluloid box with a few tiny surface

with a few tiny surface stains

but I think it’s the graphic black lines that really make it

There are a couple of extra

and the beautiful piece of amber is set off perfectly by the finely detailed intertwining silver leaves

this would also be terrific for storing teas

19th Century Needlepoint Sampler with Parrot, Pistols, and Fleur de Lis tiny celluloid box with a few tiny surfaceForgive my not so great photos of this terrific antique sampler, finely executed by a Caroline Waldimand (or perhaps Haldimand), age 9, in the mid 1800s I believe. As there is an unfinished edge across the top, it seems possible this was once a larger piece, perhaps with with an alphabet above, now lost. The fleur de lis at center makes me think perhaps Caroline was Canadian, and I have found mention of some Waldimand and Haldimands both in the