Antique Sampler, 1718, by Ann Frith

George I, dated 1718. 12.50ins by 8.25ins wide.

1718 Sampler by Ann Frith. 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 red, pale blue, black, cream and pale green.

Verses read

'The Law Was Given By Moses But

Grace and Truth Came By Jesus Chri'

and

'Exodus

God spare the>se words & sad

I

Thou shalt not

have no other

Gods but me

II

Thou shalt not

take the name o

f God in vain

IV

The sabbath day

se Thou do not

Profane

V

Honour thy F

ther And Thy M

other To

VI

And See That Th

ou nom?rder Do

VII

Commit Thou no

Adultry

VIII

Morover From

All Stealing FL

IX

No False Thing

Of Thy nibours

X

Nor Covit Thou

In Any Way'.

Signed and dated 'Ann Frith Her Sampler Ageed 10 Years 1718'.

A scattering of Angel motifs.

CONDITION: Good. A few old tack holes to the extreme edges.

A few stain specks and some pale patchy staining.

Some stitch losses to the divider lines, the signature and letters.

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

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