Antique Sampler, 1834, by Catherine Hawkins

William IV, dated 1834. 17ins high by 13ins wide. Antique Sampler, stitched in 1834, by Catherine Hawkins.

Framed in a modern wood frame with glass. Fixed to chipboard backing.

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

Meandering floral border.

Colours greens, cream, blue, copper, dark brown and gold.

Verse reads

'Caroline Hawkins is my name

and with my needle I work the same

and in my sampler you may see

what care my parents took of me'.

Dated 'Aged 11 Years 1834'.

A very good set of motifs, including a shepherd,

stars,

dogs,

birds,

flowers,

potted flowering plants,

rabbits,

fruit baskets,

squirrels,

trees,

hearts, peacocks,

owls

and stags.

CONDITION: Generally good. A number of small holes.

No stains. No stitch losses. Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. No colour run. Stretching is slightly uneven and a little loose, leaving wrinkling of the backing.

Frame showing slight wear, otherwise sound.

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