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1771 Silkwork Sampler by Sarah Woodham

George III, dated 1771. 12.5ins by 12.25ins wide. 1771 Silkwork Sampler by Sarah Woodham. Framed in an old, gilded, gesso frame with glass.

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

The sampler is worked in silk on canvas ground, in cross stitch and Algerian eye.

Meandering floral border.

Colours olive green, cream, blue, green, copper, light green, magenta and gold.

Verses read

'I

Whene'er I take my Walks abroad

How many Poor I see

What shall I render to my God

For all his Gifts to me

II

Not more than others I deserve

But God has giv'n me more

For I have Food While others Starve

And Beg from Door to Door

III

While others early learn to Swear

And curse and lye and steal

Lord I am taught thy Name to fear

And do thy holy Will

IV

Are these thy Favours Day by Day

To me above the rest

Then let me love thee more than they

And try to serve the best'.

Signed and dated

'Sarah Woodham Her Work aged 9 1771'.

A good set of motifs, including four ladies,

swans,

dogs,

birds,

flowers,

stags,

fruit baskets,

fir trees,

squirrels

and potted flowering plants.

CONDITION: Fair.

A number of holes.

A few dark stains and uniform age darkening of the ground.

Stitch losses to the verse, signature and motifs.

Colours are slightly faded, but still well defined.

No colour run.

Neatly and evenly stretched.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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