1843 Spies of Canaan Sampler by Frances Evanson

Victorian, dated 1843. 14.5ins by 12.75ins wide. 1843 Spies of Canaan Sampler by Frances Evanson.

Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass.

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

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

Meandering strawberry border.

Colours gold, cream, silver, black, browns and greens.

Inscription reads

'These are the Spies which

went to view the land of Canaan'.

Signed and dated

'Frances Evanson 1843'.

A good set of motifs, including the Spies of Canaan,

dogs,

birds,

potted flowering plants,

stags,

fir trees,

a house

and butterflies.

CONDITION: Generally Good.

A number of holes.

No stains.

No stitch losses other than to the holed areas.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

No colour run.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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