19th Century Needlepoint Sampler with Parrot, Pistols, and Fleur de Lis tiny celluloid box I especially love the tornado

I especially love the tornado of smoke rising from his cigar

this has yet to happen

it still turns fine)

and this crazy cat with open arms at the front of the piece

19th Century Needlepoint Sampler with Parrot, Pistols, and Fleur de Lis tiny celluloid box I especially love the tornadoForgive my not so great photos of this terrific antique sampler, finely executed by a Caroline Waldimand (or perhaps Haldimand), age 9, in the mid 1800s I believe. As there is an unfinished edge across the top, it seems possible this was once a larger piece, perhaps with with an alphabet above, now lost. The fleur de lis at center makes me think perhaps Caroline was Canadian, and I have found mention of some Waldimand and Haldimands both in the