Antique Sampler, 1840, by Elizabeth Evans

Victorian, dated 1840. 17ins by 16ins wide. Antique Motto Sampler, 1840, by Elizabeth Evans. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass.

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

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

Meandering floral strawberry border.

Colours red, cream, yellow, navy blue, pale blue, pink, greens and browns.

Inscription reads

'Pray without ceasing. 17. Ver.> Chap.17. Thess.'

And

'Thoreas. He o. William'.

Signed and dated

'Elizabeth Evans.s work Aged 11. in 1840.'

A good set of motifs, including three sailing ships at sea with names above,

stag,

fruit baskets,

crown,

peacock

and two red brick houses with smoke coming out of their chimneys.

CONDITION: Generally Good.

A few small holes and pulls to the ground.

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

Some stitch losses to the inscription,

motifs

and border.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

Neatly and evenly stretched.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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