1784 Country Scene Sampler by Sarah Tyce

George III, dated 1784. 17ins by 12ins wide. 1784 Country Scene Sampler by Sarah Tyce. Framed in an old wood frame with rippled, old glass.

Stitched to linen with wood backing.

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

Floral border.

Colours cream, greens, pink, gold, black and pale bleu.

Verse entitled

'On Chrift our Life' reads 'I am the Reffurection faith the Lord

Eternal Lifes the Fruit of my Eternal Word

Whoever firmly does in me believe.

The Grave fhal tnot confine nor Hell receive

Nor only this but thofe that will rely

On whatI teach fhall never never die'.

Signed and dated ' Sarah Tyce her Work 1784'.

A wonderful set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including a peacock, cockerel and hen with chicks, dogs, flowers,

potted flowering plants, trees, laden with fruit, stags, squirrels, trees sheep and birds.

CONDITION: Generally Good.

A number of holes.

A few pale stains.

No stitch losses other than to the holed areas.

Colours are mostly good and strong with no noticeable fading.

The silks bright and glossy.

No colour run.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.