1805 Hunting Scene Sampler by Martha Chesters

George III, dated 1805. 16.5ins by 13ins wide. 1805 Hunting Scene Sampler by Martha Chesters. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass.

Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard backing.

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

Meandering floral border.

Colours greens, pale blue, black, gold and browns.

Verse entitled 'Next unto God' reads

'Dear Parents I addrefs

Myself to you with Humble Thankfullnefs

For all your care and charge on me Beftowd

The means of Learning unto me Allowed

Go on I Pray and let me Still Pursue

The Golden arts the Vulgar never knew'.

Inscription reads 'God Save the King'.

Signed and dated 'Martha Chesters her Work Finish'd in the Year 1805'.

A few motifs including birds, sheep, flowers, bows, a butterfly, fir trees

and a man with a sword on horseback in pursuit of a stag.

CONDITION: Good.

A few holes.

No stains other than slight age darkening of the ground.

No stitch losses.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

Slight colour run around the green threads.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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