Antique Sampler, 1835, by Mary Hawkins

William IV, dated 1835. 15.25 ins high by 20.5ins wide. 1835 Sampler by Mary Hawkins. Framed in a modern wood frame with gilt slip and glass.

Fixed to linen with chipboard backing.

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

Meandering floral border.

Colours black, cream, blue, brown and green.

Verse reads,

'Thou faithful unto Death!

And I will give thee

A Crown of life.'.

Signed and dated 'Mary Hawkins 1835 aged 13 Years'.

A good set of motifs, including a house with a garden, birds, angels,

potted flowering plants, fruit baskets, fir trees, crowns, hearts, a windmill, a dog and a anchor.

CONDITION: Good. A few holes to the edges.

A few patchy stains. Colours are slightly faded, but still well defined. Unevenly stretched.

Frame showing slight wear, otherwise sound.