Antique School Sampler, 1812, by Maria Simon

George III, dated 1812. 16.5ins by 21.75ins wide. 1812 Sampler by Maria Simon.

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.

Meandering floral strawberry border.

Colours browns, white, blues and cream.

Verses read

'To God above and to your friends below - Still let your breast with zeal and duty glow

Much to your Parents more to Heaven you owe

Shouldst thou refuse thy parents needful aid. The very STORK might the foul crime upraid

Be mindful how they reared thy tender youth. Bear with their frailties serve them still with truth

So may'st thou with long life and peace be blest - Till Heavn shall call thee to eternal rest'

and

'Long may the King great Britain's Sceptre sway - May all his Subjects peaceably obey

And when God's Providence shall him remove - From these below to highest Realms above

To his own Race may he the Crown resign - For ever to continue in that Line

The happiest Man that ever breath'd on Earth - With all the Glories of Estate and Birth

Had yet some anxious Care to make him know - No Grandeur was above the reach of Woe'.

Signed and dated

'Work'd by Maria Simon aged thirteen Mar 15 1812at Mrs Edwards's School Well Street Ruthin'.

A scattering of motifs, including stags,

potted flowering plants,

trees, laden with fruit,

blossoming trees,

lions

and fir trees.

CONDITION: Generally good.

No holes.

A few dark stain specks and some uniform age darkening of the ground.

Some stitch losses to the border, divider lines and first verse.

Colours are slightly faded, but still well defined.

No colour run.

Stretching is very slightly uneven.

Frame in very good condition, ready to hang.

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