Antique Sampler, 1825, by Mary Cross

George IV, dated 1825. 18.5ins high by 14.5ins wide. 1825 'Tudor house' Sampler by Mary Cross. Framed in an old wood frame with 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.

Meandering floral border.

Colours greens, cream, red, pale blue, white, pink, light brown and black.

Verse reads,

'Let gratitude in acts of goodness flow;

Our love to God, in love to man below.

Be this our joy-to calm the troubled breast,

Support the weak,and succour the distrest;

Direct the wand'rer, dry the widow's tear:

The orphan guard, the sinking spirits cheer.

Tho' small our power to act, tho' mean our skill,

God sees the heart. He judges by the will.'

. Signed and dated

'Mary Cross 14th November 1825'.

A wonderful set of motifs, including a Tudor house,

a castle

and a flower basket

CONDITION: Good.

A couple of holes to the right edge.

Uniform age darkening of the ground.

No stitch losses.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

No colour run.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.