1836 Rose of Sharon Sampler by Ann Baylis

William IV, dated 1836. 18ins by 12ins wide. 1836 Rose of Sharon Sampler by Ann Baylis. Framed in an old, gilded, gesso frame with rippled, old glass.

Tacked to linen with wood backing.

The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout.

Meandering strawberry border. Colours green, green, copper, silver, white, black, pink and blue.

Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-5

Verse reads

'BEHOLD the Rose of Sharon here,

The lily which the vallies bear;

Behold the tree of life, that gives

Refreshing fruit, and healing leaves.

Amongst the thorns so lillies shine;

Amongst wild gourds the noble vine;

So in mine eyes my Saviour proves

Amidst a thousand meaner loves.'.

Signed and dated 'Ann Baylis Her work AD 1836 Aged 14 years'.

A good set of motifs, including Rose of Sharon, dogs, birds, potted flowering plants, fir trees, cockerels and butterflies.

CONDITION: Good. A few small holes, some of which have been stitched over.

One patchy stain to the top.

No stitch losses. Colours are mostly good and strong with no noticeable fading. The silks bright and glossy. No colour run.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame showing wear and chips, but structurally sound.

 

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