Dimensions
13.1ins high, 12.1ins wide, 0.6ins deep
Circa Date
George III, dated 1781
Description - ID#23259
Georgian Norfolk 'Interlocking Lozenge Cartouche' Sampler, stitched in 1781, by Maria Pritchard. The sampler is worked in silk threads on a linen ground, mainly in cross stitch. Floral border. Colours green, gold, silver, pink, red and blue. Alphabets A-Z in upper case and numbers 1-9 Verse reads, 'Next unto God dear Parents I Address, My self to You in humble Thankfulness, For all your Care and Charge on me Bestow'd, The means of Learning unto me Allow'd. Go on I Pray and Let one still Persue, Those golden *** *** **ulgar never Knew.'. The line with missing words at the end would have originally read, 'Those golden Arts which Vulgar never Knew.'. Signed and dated, 'Maria Pritchard 1781'. The sampler features the distinctive Norfolk regional motifs of interlocking lozenge cartouches — in this example a series of three elongated diamond-shaped cartouches, each interwoven or touching at the sides, forming a continuous horizontal chain. The sampler also features a band of linked octagonal medallions containing a pair of stags, a pair of dogs with a tree and birds. A wonderful floral border with flowers and potted flowering plants. All are characteristic of Norfolk, England, this style reflects both local tradition and the educational practices of the period. Framed in a modern wood frame with glass. Mounting: The sampler is fixed to linen. Frame backed with chipboard and sealed with tape. Similar example illustrated on the front cover of the book, 'Imitation and Improvement The Norfolk Sampler Tradition', by Joanne Martin Lukacher.
Condition Summary*
Generally Good. The piece presents very well, despite some damage that may be present.
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