Antique Sampler, 1841, by Miss Alice Smith

Victorian, dated 1841. 16.5 ins by 12.5 ins wide. 1841 Sampler by Miss Alice Smith. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass.

Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard backing.

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

Floral border.

Colours green, blue, red, copper, gold, white, brown and black. Family initials TS & AS.

Hymn reads

'Mercy good Lord mercy I ask

This is the total sum

Mercy through Christ is all my ^suit^

Lord let thy Mercy come….

Thy mercies ever shall endure

When this vain world shall be no

more'.

Signed and dated 'MISS ALICE SMITH AGED NINE YEARS JULY 30 1841.'

A good set of motifs, some finely embroidered, including a house with a garden, including shepherd, sheep, horse and a dog,

angels, flowers, cornucopias

and birds.

CONDITION: Generally Good. A number of holes around the border, along with some patchy stains.

Stitch losses to the verse, signature and border.

Colours are good and strong with no noticable fading. No colour run. Stretching is very slightly uneven.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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