Christmas Sampler dated 1855 Miss Mary LengGlorious sampler worked in December of 1855 by Miss Mary Elizabeth Leng exhibits traditional red and green thread in keeping with the Christmas theme. A textile of this nature is considered rare and extremely hard to find as most samplers created do not lend significant importance to the Christmas holiday. This sampler was worked on Penelope or duo canvas. Thread colors are strong and depict a pretty floral and foliate bottom border lending two