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1812 Silkwork Sampler by Harriott Blatchford
George III, dated 1812. 18.5ins by 12.5ins wide. 1812 Silkwork Sampler by Harriott Blatchford. 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.
Meandering strawberry border with a meandering floral border inside.
Colours green, cream, copper, gold, light green, magenta, pink and black.
Verse entitled
'On The Life Of Christ' reads '
1
Behold where in a mortal storm,
Appears each grace Divine
The virtues all in Jesus met,
With mildest Radiance shine,
2
To spread the Rays of Heavens light
To give the Mourner Joy,
To preach glad tidings to the Poor
Twas this divine employ
??? In heart by all his Friends
A friend and servant found
He wash'd their feet he wip'd their tears
And heal'd each Bleeding wound.
4
Amidst keen reproach and cruel scorn
Patient and meek he stood
His foes Ungrateful sought his life,
He Labour'd for their good,
5
In the last hour of deep distress
??? His Father's Throne
With soul resign'd he bow'd ??
?? Will not thine be done
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And his bright Glory ???.
Signed and dated
'Harriott Blatchford's Work ??? In the Eleventh Year Of her Age 1812'.
A good set of motifs, including Adam & Eve standing either side of the tree of life with a snake coiled around its trunk,
lions,
birds,
angels,
flowers,
fir trees, stars,
crowns,
diamonds
and potted flowering plants.
CONDITION: Fair.
A number of holes.
Some patchy staining in the centre.
Stitch losses to the border,
verse,
motifs
and signature.
Colours are faded.
No colour run.
Stretching is very slightly uneven.
Frame in very good condition, ready to hang.
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