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1807? Miniature Silkwork Sampler

George III, dated 1807. 4.25ins by 6.25ins wide. 1807 Miniature Silkwork Sampler. 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 cross stitch throughout.

Meandering strawberry border.

Colours blue, brown, gold, pink, light green, dark green and magenta.

Dated '1807'.

May have been added laterCHEK DOESN'T LOOK RIGHT.

A few motifs including fruit baskets,

crowns with initials

and fruit trees.

CONDITION: Good.

One tiny hole above the central crown.

A number of very pale stain specks.

No stitch losses.

Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. The silks bright and glossy.

No colour run.

Neatly and evenly stretched.

Frame in very good condition, ready to hang.

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