Sampler, Margaret Collier, Medium: linen, silk Technique: embroidered, Designs referencing reign of Charles II (ruled 1630 -1685). Alphabet, numbers, monograms, and flowering vines. Sampler reads: 'Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right.', Also, 'Do not your mind to any show/ Nor let your friend your/ Sorrow know/ For when your friend becomes your foo/ Then all the world your mind shall know.', Signed: 'Margaret Collier Aged Eight Years.', Embroidery for pattern only, except in scenic panel where it covers the entire surface., England, late 17th century, embroidery & stitching, Sampler