Antique Sampler, 1830, by Fanny Hadfield

William IV, dated 1830. 18.5ins by 14.5ins wide. Antique Sampler, 1830, by Fanny Hadfield. Framed in an modern wood frame with glass.

Mounted over card with card backing.

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

Meandering strawberry border.

Colours pale green, yellow, silver, pink, orange, red and blues.

Verse reads

'Lord make me understand thy law

Show what my faults have been

And from thy gospel let me draw

Pardon for all my sin'.

Signed and dated 'Fanny Hadfield Aged 20 1830'.

A good set of motifs, including diamonds, birds, potted flowering plants, a blossoming tree, two figures and two squirrels.

CONDITION: Generally good. Two holes.

Thinning of the linen in places.

No stains. Some stitch losses to the border, verse and motifs.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. No colour run. Neatly and evenly stretched.

Frame showing some wear, but is structurally sound and in our opinion could be hung 'as is'.

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