1845 Verse sampler by Mary Cuming Moalle. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass. Glued to card with a chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering floral border. Colours greens, blue, gold, white, black, pink and cream. Verse entitled 'What is Life' reads 'Lord what is life Tis like a flower>That blossoms and is gone>We see it flourish for an hour>With all its beauty on>But Death comes like a wintry day>And cuts the pretty flower away>Lord what is life If spent with thee>In duty praise and prayer>However short or long it be>We need but little care>Because Eternity will last>When life and death itself are past'. Signed and dated 'Mary Cuming Moalle May 10 1845'. A good set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including potted flowering plants, flowers, trees, hearts, birds perched on branches and fruit trees.
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Dimensions
20.5ins by 12.75ins wide
Circa Date
Victorian, dated 1845
Description
1845 Verse sampler by Mary Cuming Moalle. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass. Glued to card with a chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering floral border. Colours greens, blue, gold, white, black, pink and cream. Verse entitled 'What is Life' reads 'Lord what is life Tis like a flower>That blossoms and is gone>We see it flourish for an hour>With all its beauty on>But Death comes like a wintry day>And cuts the pretty flower away>Lord what is life If spent with thee>In duty praise and prayer>However short or long it be>We need but little care>Because Eternity will last>When life and death itself are past'. Signed and dated 'Mary Cuming Moalle May 10 1845'. A good set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including potted flowering plants, flowers, trees, hearts, birds perched on branches and fruit trees.
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