Antique Sampler, 1742, by Mary Ellicott

George II, dated May 12 1742. 15.25ins by 7.5ins wide. Antique Sampler, 1742 Verse sampler by Mary Ellicott.

The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye.

No border, divider lines in various patterns.

Colours red, cream, yellow, pink, greens and blues.

Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-11.

Verse reads,

'Remember Now Thy creator in T

he Days of Thy Youth Before The

Evil Days come in Which Thou Sh

all say I Have No pleasure in The

m I Love Them That Love Me And

Those That seek Me Early shall

find Me'.

Signed and dated,

'Mary Ellicott May 12 1742'.

A scattering of motifs, including potted flowering plants, strawberries and diamonds.

Framed in an old wood frame with glass. Mounted on acid free card with chipboard backing.

CONDITION: Very Good. A few small holes.

Some stitch losses to the divider lines.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

No colour run.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.