Antique Band Sampler, 1753, by Sarah Smithfield

George II, dated 1753. 25.5ins by 5.5ins wide. 1753 Band Sampler by Sarah Smithfield. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass.

Mounted on acid free card with chipboard backing.

The sampler is worked in silk and cotton on canvas ground, in cross stitch throughout.

No border, divider lines in various patterns.

Colours blue, yellow, white, pink, red and brown.

Alphabets A-Z in upper case and numbers 1-9

Verse reads

'ReMeMBeR W

HATEVER YO

U TAKe IN Han

D THAT LeARN

ING IS BeTTeR

THeN HOUSe

OR LAND WH

en LAnD IS GO

Ne AnD MONey

SPenT Then

LeARnInG IS

MOST EXCeLL

enT.

Signed and dated

'SARAH SMITHFIeLD

OCTOBER 22

1753'

and

'ALEX dr

HOOD born 1794 5 july'.

(probably signed by Alexander at the later date)

A scattering of motifs, including diamonds.

CONDITION: Good.

No holes.

Some stitch losses to the divider lines, alphabet, verse and initials.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.