Sampler with an acrostic reading "Send Your Accounts"

British

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This unusual sampler provided the maker with the opportunity to practice her skill at lettering in cross stitch, albeit with a limited number of alphabetical characters. But the reason behind the choice of an acrostic puzzle, and the phrase "Send Your Accounts" is unknown.

Sampler with an acrostic reading "Send Your Accounts", Silk embroidery on wool, British

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