Antique Sampler, 1839 by Harriott Simpson. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. Meandering strawberry border. Colours greens, cream, pale blue, browns and gold. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-10. Verse reads 'If I am right o teach my heart> still in the right to stay> If I am wrong thy grace impart> To find that better way'. Signed and dated 'Harriott Simpson Aged 9 Years February 25 1839'. A good set of motifs, some finely detailed, including two houses with a field containing sheep and deer between them, lions, dogs, birds, flowers, insects, potted flowering plants, fruit baskets, squirrels, crowns, hearts, two follies flying a flag and owls. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard backing.
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Dimensions
17ins by 12.75ins wide
Circa Date
Victorian, dated February 25 1839
Description
Antique Sampler, 1839 by Harriott Simpson. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. Meandering strawberry border. Colours greens, cream, pale blue, browns and gold. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-10. Verse reads 'If I am right o teach my heart> still in the right to stay> If I am wrong thy grace impart> To find that better way'. Signed and dated 'Harriott Simpson Aged 9 Years February 25 1839'. A good set of motifs, some finely detailed, including two houses with a field containing sheep and deer between them, lions, dogs, birds, flowers, insects, potted flowering plants, fruit baskets, squirrels, crowns, hearts, two follies flying a flag and owls. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard backing.
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