Antique Sampler, 1835, by Anne Bennett

William IV, dated 1835. 16.5ins by 12.5ins wide. 1835 Sampler by Anne Bennett.

Framed in an old maple frame with glass.

Glued (to the reverse only) onto board.

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

Meandering strawberry border.

Colours green, light green, cream and brown.

Verse entitled

'The rose without A Thorn' reads

' For such A rose tis vain to seek on earth

The Thornless rose appears in Eden s bowers

Celestial Eden where no griefs are known

where Cares and discords never find a place'.

Signed and dated, 'Anne Bennett her finished 1835'.

A good set of motifs, including potted flowering plants, fruit baskets, fir trees, crowns, butterflies and dogs.

CONDITION: Generally Good. One hole.

A few pale stains.

Colours are faded, but still well defined. Unevenly stretched.

Frame showing wear and chips, but structurally sound.

 

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