Antique Sampler, 1840, by Sarah F?alton. Stately Home Scene

Victorian, dated 1840. 17.75ins by 12.75ins wide. 1840 Sampler by Sarah F?alton. 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 cross stitch throughout.

Meandering strawberry border.

Colours greens, cream, dark brown, black, black and light brown.

Verse reads

'Tis not Enough to say

We are sorry And Repent

Yet still go an From Day to Day

Just as we Always went

Lord Make us Thus Sincere

To Watch As Well As Pray

However small However Dear

Take All our sins Away'.

Signed and dated 'Sarah F?alton 1840'.

A good set of motifs, including a large stately home with dogs in the garden, birds, fruit baskets, trees, fir trees and potted flowering plants.

CONDITION: Generally Good. No holes. A number of pale stain specks.

Stitch losses to the border, signature, and motifs.

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

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame in very good condition, ready to hang.

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