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Antique Sampler, 1839, by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14

Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
Victorian Sampler, stitched in 1839 by Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Meandering floral border. Colours green, light brown, dark brown, gold, pink, silver and blue. Verse reads, 'When I lay me down to sleep, I give my soul to Christ to keep, Wake I at morn or wake I never, I give my soul to Christ for ever.'. Also, inscriptions, 'God is love' and, 'By grace are ye saved through faith.'. Signed and dated, 'Elizabeth Higgins Aged 14 Years 1839'. A wonderful set of motifs, including potted flowering plants, a castle, a house with a garden, birds, another house, stags, fruit baskets, fir trees, squirrels and butterflies. Framed in an old wood frame with rippled, old glass. Mounting: The sampler is backed with acid free white paper and tacked to wooden board. Frame backed with paper and sealed with tape.. Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Very Good. A few small holes to the border. One tiny hole top middle. Another tiny hole mid bottom. One light stain above the castle at the top. Colours are all good and strong. No colour run. Neatly stretched. Frame in good condition, ready to hang.
Creation Date:	1839
Styles / Movements:	Traditional, Victorian
Dealer Reference #:	23022
Incollect Reference #:	656728

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