1814 Sampler by Christian Langford

George III, dated 1814. 15.4ins high, 11.8ins wide, 1.2ins deep. 1814 Sampler by Christian Langford.

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

Meandering strawberry border.

Colours copper, cream, yellow, purple, greens and pink.

Verses read

'Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand,

As the first efforts of an infants hand.

And while her fingers oer this canvas move,

Engage her tender heart to seek thy love.

With thy dear children let her share a part,

and write thy name thy self upon her heart.'.

Signed and dated '. Christian Langford Timsbury 1814. Placename Timsbury is a town in England.

A good set of motifs, including a church, dogs, birds, flowers, potted flowering plants, fir trees, crowns, fruit baskets and bees.

Framed in an old wood frame with glass. Mounting: The sampler is fixed to linen. Frame backed with chipboard.

CONDITION: Good. A few holes.

No stains. No stitch losses other than to the holed areas. Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. The silks bright and glossy. No colour run. Stretching is slightly uneven.

 

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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