Antique Sampler, 1841, by Julia Warburton

Victorian, dated 1841. 25.5ins high by 20ins wide. 1841 Sampler by Julia Warburton.

Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass.

Glued (with Conservation PVA Adhesive R11) to acid free card with chip board backing.

The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in a variety of stitches.

Meandering strawberry border.

Colours greens, dark brown, copper and gold.

Verse reads,

'Lord when thy face approving shines

The labour thrives the cause is blest

Bless then the order that combines

To help the needy and distressed

Lord bless the brethren who rejoice

With timely aid the heart and cheer

Who hear the helpless orphans voice

And dry the mourning widows tear

Uphold all those who thus unite

Assist them in their solemn trust

To gladder sorrows cheerless night

And raise the mourner from the dust

Protect each brother on his way

Who travels now by sea or land

Be thou his guard by night and day'.

Signed and dated,

'JULIA WARBURTON HER WORK 1841'.

A wonderful set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including parrots perched on branches,

birds,

stags,

potted flowering plants

and a butterflies.

CONDITION: Generally Good.

A number of holes, mainly old tack holes to the top edge.

A number of pale stain specks.

Some stitch losses to one of the butterflies and bird.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

Very slight colour run around a few of the green threads.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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