Antique House Sampler, 1832, by Mary Ann Watts

William IV, dated 1832. 16.5ins by 12.25ins wide. 1832 Sampler by Mary Ann Watts. Framed in an old wood frame with rippled, old glass.

Loose mounted over wood with paper backing.

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

Meandering floral border.

Colours greens, white, cream and browns.

Inscription entitled 'An Address to Parents' reads

'may Heaven bless my Parents>Dear, who brought me up the

Lord to fear, and may that God

Whom they do serve, both them

And me always preserve.'.

Signed and dated 'Mary Ann Watts Age'd 11 years 1832'.

A good set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including a house with a garden, dogs, flowers, potted flowering plants, angels and an owl on a perch.

CONDITION: Good. A few small holes.

A few dark specks.

No stitch losses. Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. No colour run.

Frame showing wear and chips, but structurally sound.

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