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Antique Sampler, 1830, by M. Forrest

Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
William IV Sampler, dated 1830, by M. Forrest. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a silk ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral border. Colours green, light brown, gold, silver and blue. Signed and dated, 'M. Forrest 8 July in the year 1830'. Central pictorial panel depicting a tranquil rural landscape, with a windmill and distant fort set on the horizon. In the foreground, a lone tree stands beside a figure tending to a horse in an open field, creating an atmospheric scene. Framed in an old, possibly original, Hogarth frame with rippled, old glass. Mounting: The sampler is fixed to card. Frame backed with paper and sealed with tape.. Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good. Good. A couple of holes. A stain speck on the right hand side. Colours are slightly faded Stretching is slightly uneven. Fold lines vertically and horizontally. Slight rippling to the ground in places. Frame in good condition, ready to hang.
Creation Date:	1830
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	23359
Incollect Reference #:	860240

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