Georgian Sampler, stitched in 1733 by Mary Godfrey. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Colours green, red, light brown, gold, pink and blue. Numbers 1-9 stitched forwards and backwards at the bottom. Signed and dated, 'MARY GODFREY AGED 6 YEARS MAY 21 1733'. Motifs including a wonderful and quirky Adam & Eve standing either side of the tree of life with a snake coiled around its trunk. Also rabbits, dragonflies, a tree, a figure and birds. Framed in a modern wood frame with glass. Mounting: The sampler is fixed to board. Frame backed with chipboard and sealed with tape.
Condition Summary*
Generally Good. The piece presents very well, despite some damage that may be present.
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Dimensions: 9.3ins high, 8.3ins wide, 1.3ins deep
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Dimensions
9.3ins high, 8.3ins wide, 1.3ins deep
Circa Date
George II, dated 1733
Description - ID#23194
Georgian Sampler, stitched in 1733 by Mary Godfrey. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Colours green, red, light brown, gold, pink and blue. Numbers 1-9 stitched forwards and backwards at the bottom. Signed and dated, 'MARY GODFREY AGED 6 YEARS MAY 21 1733'. Motifs including a wonderful and quirky Adam & Eve standing either side of the tree of life with a snake coiled around its trunk. Also rabbits, dragonflies, a tree, a figure and birds. Framed in a modern wood frame with glass. Mounting: The sampler is fixed to board. Frame backed with chipboard and sealed with tape.
Condition Summary
Generally Good. The piece presents very well, despite some damage that may be present.
* For a FULL and DETAILED condition report with accompanying images, be sure to click on the, 'More Images & Full Condition' button on this page.
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