1820 Sampler by Frances Johnson

George IV, dated 1820. 17.25ins by 12.25ins wide.

1820 Sampler by Frances Johnson. Framed in an old maple frame with rippled, old glass.

Fixed to board with wood and brown paper backing.

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

Meandering floral border.

Colours black, cream, brown and purple. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-9.

Verse reads 'Next unto God dear Parents I Addrefs

myfelf to you in humble thankfullnefs

For all the care and charge on me beftow'd

The meanf of learning unto me allow'd

Go on I Pray and let me ftill Perfue

Thofe golden artf the vulgar never knew'.

Signed and dated 'Frances Johnfon her work aged 13 years Kirk-Ireton 1820'. Kirk Ireton is a village in Derbyshire, England.

A scattering of motifs, including potted flowering plants and fleurs-de-lis.

CONDITION: Good. No holes.

No stains other than uniform age darkening of the ground. Some colours very faded making them difficult to read. No colour run.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame showing slight wear, otherwise sound.