Antique Sampler, 1736, by Ann Keele

George II, dated 1736. 17.5ins by 9.25ins wide. 1736 Sampler by Ann Keele.

Framed in a modern wood frame with glass.

Stitched to linen with wood backing.

The sampler is worked in a silk-like thread on linen ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye. No border, divider lines in various patterns. Colours green, cream, pink and pale blue. Alphabets A-Z in upper case.

Verses read,

'a man without mercy of

mercy shall mis but he

shall find mercy that mercy

full is'

'EXODUS CHAPR Y XX Ah M'

'I

Thou shalt

have no other

Gods but me

II

And to no ima

ge bow thy knee

III

take not the

name of God

in vain the sa

bbath day do

not profame

V

honour thy

Father and

Mother to and

see that thou

no murther do

A Dultry shun

in chastity del

ight'

'When Thou Art

Rich Thou Ma

ny Friends shalt

Find if Riches

Fail then Friend

s Will Prove

Unkind Ann Keele'

'If you a fault

have done For

Wich You Are

Chld Take Care To

Mend an Do Wha

t You Are Bid'.

Signed and dated 'Ann KEELE BEGAn THIS sam samPLER March Y13 1736'.

CONDITION: Good. No holes. A few stain specks.

Minor stitch losses to the divider lines and letters.

Colours are mostly good and strong with no noticeable fading. No colour run. Neatly and evenly stretched. Frame showing slight wear, otherwise sound.

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