Antique Sampler, 1707, by Barbara Newman

Queen Anne, dated 1707. 16ins by 8.75ins wide. 1707 Sampler by Barbara Newman. 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 including Algerian eye.

No border, divider lines in various patterns.

Colours peach, cream, red, yellow, light brown, white, black, greens and blues. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and numbers 1-20.

Inscription reads

'AnnnO

O.LORD.UPOn.THE.DO.I.CAL.LO

RD.HASTe.tHe.Unto.Me.and.he

aRKan.LORd.Unto.MY.VOIce.W

hen.I.do.CRY.to.the.'

Signed and dated 'BaRBaRa.neWMan.MaDe.ThIS.WORK.AnnO.DOMInY.1707'.

A good set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including crowns,

flowers,

hearts

and birds perched in blossoming trees

CONDITION: Generally Good. One hole.

A few dark stain specks.

Some stitch losses to the motifs and date.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. The silks bright and glossy. No colour run. Neatly and evenly stretched. Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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