Antique Scottish Sampler, 1821, by Ann Crawford

George IV, dated 1821. 16ins high by 14.5ins wide. 1821 Scottish Sampler by Ann Crawford. Framed in an old 'molded composition over wood' frame with gilt slip and glass.

Tacked to a board with card backing.

The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, in a variety of stitches including Algerian eye.

Meandering strawberry border.

Colours greens, cream, dark brown, pink, copper and black.

Verse reads

'The Lord shall keep my soul he shall

Preferve me from all ill

Hence forth my GoinGs out and in

God keep forever will

If he will contend with me I cannot

Answer him one of a thufand'.

Signed and with family initials, and dated,

'Ann Crawford march 29 1821'.

Also ,

'Teached by Janet Miller'.

A wonderful set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including a line of people ('boxers') making offerings to a person holding out a collection bowl.

Dogs,

peacocks with fanned tails,

birds,

flowers,

potted flowering plants,

trees, laden with fruit,

rabbits,

stags,

fruit baskets,

fir trees,

crowns,

hearts,

a house with a garden,

diamonds

and butterflies

CONDITION: Good.

A few small holes.

No stains other than slight uniform age darkening of the ground.

No stitch losses.

Red thread stitched to bottom left corner, which could be a small repair.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

No colour run.

Stretching is slightly uneven with tacks showing in bottom right corner.

Frame showing some wear and chips, but structurally sound.

 

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