"JESUS THE SHEPHERD" CROSS STITCH SAMPLER

Samplers of this type became popular in the mid-18th century, stitched by young girls as part of their education. Our is cross stitched entirely by hand on fin count unbleached muslin. This is not a print--it is an actual stitched sampler. Under glass in a black wood frame. Framed size is 11 3/4" wide x 14 1/4" high. Ready to hang. Imported.

Jesus the Shepherd of the sheep
Thy little flock in safety keep
The flock for which thou cam'st from heaven
The flock for which thy life was given