1830 'England' verse Sampler by Rebecca Seach Hicks

George IV, dated 1830. 16ins by 12.5ins wide. 1830 'England' verse Sampler by Rebecca Seach Hicks. 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 silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches.

Meandering floral border.

Colours black, blue, green, copper, pink, white and brown.

Verses read

'INSTRUCTION'

'Tis sweet as the music heaven

And fair as the dawn of the day

In mercy to mortals tis given

To scatter dark error away'

and

'ENGLAND'

'A fairer isle than Britain never sun

Viewd in his wide career a lovely spot

For all that life can ask salubriuos mild

Its hills are green its woods and prospects fair

Its meadows fertile and to crown the whole

In one delightful world it is our home

Our native isle'.

Signed and dated

'Rebecca Seach Hicks 1830'.

A good set of motifs, including birds to include doves and peacocks,

dogs,

potted flowering plants,

fruit baskets,

crowns,

lions,

heart,

flags,

butterflies

and stars.

CONDITION: Good.

A number of small holes.

No 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. Neatly and evenly stretched.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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