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Antique Sampler, 1834 by Ann Jones

Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
1834 Sampler by Ann Jones. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Meandering strawberry border. Colors pink, green, dark brown, copper, white, pale blue and cream. Verse reads, 'Dear Mother I am young and cannot show. Such work as I into your goodness owe. Be pleased to smile upon my small endeavours. I'll strive to learn and be obedient ever.'. Signed and dated, 'Ann Jones her Work December 13th 1834'. A good set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including a lady and a gentleman and child, stars, birds, angels, flowers, potted flowering plants, stags, trees, crowns, a parrot and dogs. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass. Mounting: The sampler is tacked onto a wooden mounting frame. Frame backed with chipboard.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Textile
Condition:	Good. Good. No holes. A few pale stain specks. No stitch losses, one loose thread to signature line. Colours are slightly faded, but still well defined. No colour run. Stretching is slightly uneven. Frame showing slight wear, otherwise sound. Ready to hang
Creation Date:	1834
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	22213
Incollect Reference #:	425580

Dimensions

W.	12.6 in;	H.	16.1 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	32 cm;	H.	40.89 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

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