17?? Sampler by Ann Mead

Circa 1750. 7.5ins by 7.75ins wide. 17?? Sampler by Ann Mead. Framed in a modern wood frame with glass.

Fixed to chipboard backing.

The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout.

Meandering floral border.

Colours red, cream, white, green and blues. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-9.

Inscription reads

'Elizabeth.I

O That Mine Eye Might Closed Be.Daughter Of

T? W??? B??? M? Not To See.W&S Iackson

That Deaf?? Might P??? M??? E??.R Iackson

To W??? C??? Me n? T? H??? I Iackson

T??? T??th My T???? Might Always Tye Sia

from E??? Speaking foolifaly.I Iackson Ckson

Or Be Conce?ued In My Breast.G Iackson W Iac

That By Each Word Each Deed Each Thought

Glory May To My God Be Brought B Iackson'.

Signed and dated '17?? Ann Mead.SamueL Iackson'.

A scattering of motifs, including flowers and a heart.

CONDITION: Generally Good. A few small old tack holes, to the extreme edges only.

No stains other than slight uniform age darkening of the ground.

Stitch losses to the signature and letters of the verse/alphabet.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. No colour run. Stretching is very slightly uneven.

Frame showing slight wear, otherwise sound.

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