Antique Sampler, 1837, by Ann Cossford

William IV, dated 1837. 17ins high by 12ins wide. 1837 Sampler by Ann Cossford. Framed in an old wood frame with rippled, old glass.

Stitched over card with wood and brown paper backing.

The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout.

Meandering floral border.

Colours pink, cream, pale blue, white, greens and black.

Verse reads,

 

'See the kind shepherd Jesus stands

With all engageing charms

Hark how he calls the tender lambs

And folds them in his arms

Permit them approach he cries

Nor scorn their humble name

It was to bless such souls as these

The Lord of angles came

He'll lead us to the heavenly streams

Were living waters flow

And guide us to the fruitful fields

Were trees of knowledge grow'.

Signed and dated,

'Ann Cosford.s work done in 1837 Birmingham'.

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

dogs,

fruit baskets,

trees,

potted flowering plants

and birds

CONDITION: Good.

No holes.

A few patchy stains.

No stitch losses.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading.

No colour run.

Stretching is slightly uneven.

Frame showing slight wear, otherwise sound.

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