1687 Band sampler by Mary Coleston

James II, dated 1687. 22.5ins by 8.5ins wide. 1687 Band sampler by Mary Coleston.

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-like thread on linen ground, in a variety of stitches including Algerian eye.

No border, divider lines in various patterns.

Colours greens, blues and gold. Alphabets A-Z in upper case

Inscription reads

'REmemBeR noW Thy

cReaToR in THE Dyy

s oF Thy yovTH WH

Ile The EviL Dayes

come noT noR THE

yeRs DRaW niGH

When Thov sHaLT

say I Have no PLeasvR

in THEM

DREAm noT o Vain

man iT WiLL sERvE

Thy TvRn vPon Thy

DEATH BED FOR Thy

SInS To MovRn BvT

THInK HoW mAny

HATH Been snATCH

Way AnD HAVE noT

HAD TImE FOR meRcy

once To pRAy ItsIvs?

WITH GOD REPE

nT AnC To DenITo

THosE THAT

SEEK IT noT vnT

eL THEY DIE'.

Signed and dated

'MARY COLESTOn HER WORK FInISHeD 1687'.

A scattering of motifs, including a bird,

a heart

and a diamond.

CONDITION: Good.

A number of small holes and two repairs.

Three holes to the linen along the bottom edge, behind gilt slip, so not visible when displayed.

Slight patchy stains along the edges.

Minor stitch losses to letters of the alphabets,

verse

and signature.

Colours are slightly faded, but still well defined.

No colour run.

Neatly and evenly stretched.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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