1846 Sampler by Louisa Freeman. Framed in an old 'molded composition over wood' frame with rippled, old glass. Fixed to card with wood backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colours dark brown, cream, gold and greens. Verse entitled 'Wisdom' reads
'WISDOM' reads'Wisdom divine who tells the price>of wisdoms costly merchandise>Wisdom to silver we prefer>And gold is dross compared to her'.
Signed and dated 'Louisa Freeman Aged 13 Years 1846'.
A good set of motifs, including a small house with a garden entitled 'Mill Cottage', birds, flowers, unidentified animals, trees, laden with fruit, cockerels and butterflies.
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Dimensions
15.5ins by 11.5ins wide
Circa Date
Victorian, dated 1846
Description
1846 Sampler by Louisa Freeman. Framed in an old 'molded composition over wood' frame with rippled, old glass. Fixed to card with wood backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colours dark brown, cream, gold and greens. Verse entitled 'Wisdom' reads
'WISDOM' reads'Wisdom divine who tells the price>of wisdoms costly merchandise>Wisdom to silver we prefer>And gold is dross compared to her'.
Signed and dated 'Louisa Freeman Aged 13 Years 1846'.
A good set of motifs, including a small house with a garden entitled 'Mill Cottage', birds, flowers, unidentified animals, trees, laden with fruit, cockerels and butterflies.
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