An 18th century embroidered applique Bible Cover depicting the sacrament Ada Davies 1852 Design is 111 stitches wide

Design is 111 stitches wide by 92 stitches high

The box measures 12 x 9 x 2 inches

do not iron

This original design was stitched on 32ct Chestnut linen by Wichelt using warm fall colors of thread

Included is a rather morbid verse which is quite the opposite of the happy feel the sampler has

An 18th century embroidered applique Bible Cover depicting the sacrament Ada Davies 1852 Design is 111 stitches wideAn embroidered and applique bible cover, 18th century and later, depicting the sacrament beneath angels and a dove, with scrolling religious verse 'domne jesu miserere nobis', (Lord Jesus have mercy on us) Normal anitque aging and some loss in the embroidery. The applique is older than the velvet cover (19th century) In polychrome and gilt threads mounted upon purple velvet, edged with rope detail, to cover 12. 5 x 9. 75 inches (at fault).