1841 Alphabet Sampler by KMR

Victorian, dated 1841. 15.75ins by 11.25ins wide. 1841 Alphabet Sampler by KMR. 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 fine wool on canvas ground, in a variety of stitches including Algerian eye.

Simple line border.

Colours red, brown, cream, blue, pink and greens.

Alphabets A-Z in upper case, numbers 1-6, and family initials. Signed and dated ''KMR AGED 8 YER 1841'.

CONDITION: Generally good. Slight thinning of the ground in places.

One stain speck and uniform age darkening of canvas.

No stitch losses. Colours are slightly faded, but still well defined. No colour run. Stretching is very slightly uneven.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.