Antique Sampler, 1839, by Ann Baxendale

Victorian, dated 1839. 21ins by 14.5ins wide.

Antique Sampler, 1839, by Ann Baxendale. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass.

Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with cardboard backing.

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

Meandering floral border.

Colours green, cream, pale blue, gold, pink, red and dark brown.

Alphabets A-Z in upper case and numbers 1-9.

Signed and dated,

'Ann Baxendale Worked this in 1839 aged 15'.

A good set of motifs, including Solomon's Temple,

birds,

potted flowering plants,

fruit baskets,

crowns

and two dogs.

CONDITION: Generally Good.

Two holes, and one repair.

A few patchy stains.

No stitch losses other than to the holed areas.

Some colours faded making them difficult to read.

No colour run.

Neatly and evenly stretched.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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