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Victorian Verse & Motif Sampler
Victorian, circa 1860. 8ins by 15.75ins. Victorian Verse & Motif Sampler.
Framed in an old, wooden frame with glass.
Tacked onto a wooden mounting frame and cardboard backing.
Verse reads 'In thy garden Lord below, water me that I may grow, And when all thy grace is, Given then Transplant me into heaven.'.
Divider lines in a number of patterns.
The sampler is worked in cotton-like threads throughout.
Brown, green, light brown, cream and blue colour threads used.
A scattering of motifs, including potted flowering plants, birds, fir trees and flowers.
CONDTION: Good.
No holes. No stains. No stitch losses.
Colours are slightly faded, but still well defined.
No colour run. No stretching.
The frame is in very good condition
and the sampler is ready to hang.
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