1843 'Looking to Christ' Sampler by Naomi Stokes

Victorian, dated August 5th 1843. 18ins by 16ins wide. 1843 'Looking to Christ' Sampler by Naomi Stokes. Framed in an old wood frame with glass.

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

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

Floral border.

Colours gold, cream, light brown, black and greens.

Verse entitled

'LOOKING TO CHRIST'

reads

'SWEET the moments rich in blessing,

Which before the cross I spend;

Life,and health,and peace possessing,

From the sinner's dying Friend.

Truly blessed is this station,

Low before his cross to lie,

While I see divine compassion

Floating in his languid eye.

Here it is I find my HEAV'N,

While upon the Lamb I gaze;

Love I much,I've much forgiv'n,

I'm a miracle of grace!'.

Signed and dated

'Naomi Stokes. August 5th 1843.'

CONDITION: Generally Good.

A number of holes, mainly to the outside of the border.

A few patchy stains, and slight uniform age darkening of the backing linen.

Some stitch losses to the border, and to the holed areas.

 

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

Very slight colour run around the black threads.

Neatly and evenly stretched.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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