Antique Motto Sampler, 1840, by Elizabeth Evans. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with card backing. The sampler is worked in wool on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral strawberry border. Colours red, cream, yellow, navy blue, pale blue, pink, greens and browns. Inscription reads 'Pray without ceasing. 17. Ver.> Chap.17. Thess.' And
'Thoreas. He o. William'. Signed and dated 'Elizabeth Evans.s work Aged 11. in 1840.' A good set of motifs, including three sailing ships at sea with names above, stag, fruit baskets, trees, crown, peacock and two red brick houses with smoke coming out of their chimneys.
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Dimensions
17ins by 16ins wide
Circa Date
Victorian, dated 1840
Description
Antique Motto Sampler, 1840, by Elizabeth Evans. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with card backing. The sampler is worked in wool on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral strawberry border. Colours red, cream, yellow, navy blue, pale blue, pink, greens and browns. Inscription reads 'Pray without ceasing. 17. Ver.> Chap.17. Thess.' And
'Thoreas. He o. William'. Signed and dated 'Elizabeth Evans.s work Aged 11. in 1840.' A good set of motifs, including three sailing ships at sea with names above, stag, fruit baskets, trees, crown, peacock and two red brick houses with smoke coming out of their chimneys.
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