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1839 Silkwork Sampler by Elizabeth Ann Adams

Victorian, dated 1839. 11.5ins by 12.25ins wide. 1839 Silkwork Sampler by Elizabeth Ann Adams. Framed in an old wood frame with metal hanging hook to top, gilt slip and glass. Mounted to conservator standards on acid free card with chipboard dust cover.

The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout.

Meandering strawberry border.

Colours dark green, cream, light blue, olive green, dark brown, pink, light green, copper and gold.

Signed and dated 'Elizabeth Ann Adams Dec 11 1839'.

Packed with motifs, including fruit trees,

dogs,

birds,

stags,

fruit baskets, fir trees,

hearts, diamonds, potted flowering plants and flowers.

CONDITION: Generally Good. A number of small holes, worst illustrated.

No stains other than patchy uniform age darkening of the ground.

No stitch losses other than to the holed areas.

Colours are all 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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