Antique Sampler, 1763, by Mary Ryley

George III, dated 1763. 19.5ins by 12ins wide. 1763 Sampler by Mary Ryley. 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 silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches including Algerian eye.

Meandering strawberry border. Colours browns, cream, pale blue, white, black, pink and greens.

Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case and numbers 1-9.
Verses read 'Next unto God Dear Parents I addrefs

My self to you in humble Thankfulnefs

For all your Care and Charge on me bestow'd

And means of Learning unto me allow'd

Go on Dear Parents let me still Pursue

Those Golden Arts the Vulgar never knew'

and

'The lofs of Time is much

The lofs of Truth is more

The lofs of Christ is such

That no one can restore'

and

'Remember Time will come when we must give

Account to God how we on Earth do live'.

Signed and dated 'Perform'd by Mary Ryley in the Year 1763'.

A good set of motifs, including fruit baskets, flowers, a stag, fir trees, crowns, hearts, a lion and birds.

CONDITION: Good. A few holes, mainly to the extreme edges.

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

Stitch losses to the border, divider lines and motifs.

Colours are mostly good and strong with no noticeable fading. No colour run.

Stretching is very slightly uneven.

Frame in very good condition, ready to hang.

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