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1839 Silkwork Sampler by Augusta Betty Marshall

Victorian, dated March 9th 1839. 15ins by 12.25ins wide. 1839 Silkwork Sampler by Augusta Betty Marshall. Framed in an old, thick wood 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 throughout.

Meandering strawberry border.

Colours green, navy blue, brown, gold and light green.

Verse reads

'Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand,

As the first effort of an infant's hand,

And while her fingers o'er the canvass move,

Engage her tender heart to seek thy love,

With thy dear children let her have a part

And write thy name thyself upon her heart,

Then when the varied scenes of life are past,

And death appears for death will come at last,

When his dread ??? Shall break all human ties,

Her soul shall join the triumphs of the skies.'.

Signed and dated

'Augusta Betty Marshall Aged 7 Years March 9th 1839.'.

A good set of motifs, including a house,

birds, flowers, crowns,

lions

and fruit baskets.

CONDITION: Fair.

A number of repairs.

Slight stain line in the top half and a few patchy stains elsewhere.

No stitch losses other than to the repaired areas.

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

No colour run.

Stretching is very slightly uneven.

Frame in good condition, ready to hang.

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