Antique Sampler, 1808, by Mary Hinman

George III, dated 1808. 11ins by 13.5ins wide. 1808 Silkwork Sampler by Mary Hinman.

Framed in a modern wood frame with with cardboard mount and glass.

Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard dust cover.

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

Meandering floral border.

Colours greens, light brown, dark brown, copper, gold, black, cream and pink.

Verse reads 'One Week Extremity may teach us more

Than long Prosperity had done Before

Death is forgotten in our easy state

But Trubles mind us of our final Fate

The doing ill affect us not With Fears

But suff ring ill bring Sorrow Woe and Tears'.

Signed and dated, 'Mary Hinman Her Work Aged 12 1808'.

A good set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including potted flowering plants, flowers, birds,

lady with a dog and a gentleman with a dog.

CONDITION: Generally Good. A few small holes.

No stains other than uniform age darkening of the ground. No stitch losses. Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

No colour run. Neatly and evenly stretched.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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