1787 Scottish Band Sampler by Alexandra Elphinston

George III, dated 1787. 21.75ins by 8.75ins wide. 1787 Sampler by Alexandra Elphinston.

Framed in an old wood frame with glass.

Fixed to card with wood backing.

The sampler is worked in fine wool on linen ground, in a variety of stitches including Algerian eye.

Divider lines in various patterns. Colours red and greens.

Alphabets A-Z in upper case and lower case, numbers 1-13, and family initials.

Signed and dated

'ALXr Elphinston . 1787'.

A scattering of motifs, including hearts.

CONDITION: Good. No holes.

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

Minor stitch losses to the divider lines, motifs and letters/numbers.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

No colour run.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame showing slight wear, otherwise sound.