1753 Verse Sampler by Susanna Barkas

George II, dated 1753. 14ins by 7ins wide. 1753 Sampler by Susanna Barkas.

Framed in an old wood frame with glass.

Stitched to linen with chipboard backing.

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

No border. Colours . Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-15.

Family initials. Verse reads

'of the paflion.

Behold.ye wretched Sons.

of Men your Saviour fweating

Blood with pain.Behold him

feized malicioufly abused.

And of high Crimes wicked

ly accused.let thefe reflexions

move you to.repent Becaufe

for you fo much he underwent'.

Signed and dated 'Susanna Barkas Mark This In The 11 Year Of Her age 1753'.

A scattering of motifs, including crowns and a heart.

CONDITION: Very Good. No holes. No stains. No stitch losses.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. No colour run.

Unevenly stretched.

Frame showing slight wear, otherwise sound.