Just as children went to school to read and write , those young girls of the 18th century not only did that but also they learned to do needlework.This cross stitch stamped sampler featuring the alphabet in red was one that they worked.As a craft printed cross stitch sampler on dark linen Olde Alphabets - Red is such an example. 427/Olde Alphabets in White compliments the Alphabets in Red and is on dark linen too.
