Likely American, ca 1796. A framed petit point sampler depicting a fine home surrounded by gardens, including trees, animals, and a seated man, signed Janet Paterson and dated to center along with thirteen sets of initials, all within a flower and vine border; 12.75 x 13.5 in. (sight), 16 x 16.75 in. (frame).Accompanied by 1993 newspaper clipping reporting this sampler's winning Best of Show in an Ohio County Fair antique show.