1843 Church Sampler by Sarah Griffiths

Victorian, dated 1843. 20.5ins by 17.25ins. 1843 Church Sampler by Sarah Griffiths. 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 fine wool on canvas ground, in cross stitch throughout.

Meandering strawberry border.

Colours olive green, cream, red, navy blue, pale blue, black, light brown and peach.

Inscription reads,

'Here Ende My Walk'.

Signed and dated

'Sarah Griffiths Aged 11 1843'.

Single church motif, complete with churchyard scene and tombs.

CONDITION: Good.

A few old tack holes to the extreme edges.

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

Some stitch losses to the border,

signature,

and motifs.

Colours are mostly good and strong with no noticeable fading.

No colour run.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame in very good condition, ready to hang.

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