Antique Motif & Verse Wool On Linen Possible Memorial Sampler by Ann Breeding Dated 1855
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Description
This is a stunning, subtle, low key & colourful example of a ‘memorial’ sampler. A very upbeat, exquisite example featuring many most skilfully executed motifs to include songbirds, floral urns & two fine stags. Prominently placed are what appears to be two weeping willows overarching two possible memorial stones with the initials ‘E’ & ‘M’ - maybe Ann’s parents. Original ebonised frame.
Additional Comments
Condition is exceptional. Given its 170 years of age, the sampler’s condition is amazing with perfectly preserved stitchwork & vibrant colours. Only very minor age-related variations in the vibrancy of the background linen.
Usually stitched in remembrance of a much-loved family member, the passing of Queen Charlotte, 1812, and Prince Albert, 1861, both of them much loved consorts to the monarchs of the day, prompted a flurry of this type of sampler typically – depicting, as here, relevant images such urns & willows. Such pieces are also very commonly found as silk embroidered pictures & date from 1790 to 1865. A fascinating example how samplers so often can reflect the (in this case Victorian) social history of the time.
Interestingly, Ann has twice used long 's' (f) which disappeared from British printing between 1780 and 1800 (see lines 1 & 2). The verse "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand ..." is probably the most popular one seen on English samplers and was supposedly written by Rev. John Newton (1725 – 1807) the English Evangelical Anglican cleric and slavery abolitionist. Stunning strawberry border. The sampler is simply signed “Ann Breeding Aged 14 Years.” We acquired it from the private collection of a Somerset based client. It is fresh to the digital market.
Conservation
We have prepared Ann’s charming sampler for sale by taking it from its period ebonised pine frame & removing the surface dust using a conservation vacuum clearer. It has then been stitched onto complementary fresh linen which rests on cotton wadding glued to an acid free mount. All components of the frame have been thoroughly cleaned & the frame waxed. Finally, the sampler has been re-presented behind a pine backing board, secured by stainless steel panel pins & sealed with self-adhesive picture framing tape. The piece is ready to hang using new (double) picture string attached to sturdy steel eyes.
Ref: S25
Framed Dimensions: (W, H, D) 48x60x2 cms
A better price may be available. Please enquire below.
Description
This is a stunning, subtle, low key & colourful example of a ‘memorial’ sampler. A very upbeat, exquisite example featuring many most skilfully executed motifs to include songbirds, floral urns & two fine stags. Prominently placed are what appears to be two weeping willows overarching two possible memorial stones with the initials ‘E’ & ‘M’ - maybe Ann’s parents. Original ebonised frame.
Additional Comments
Condition is exceptional. Given its 170 years of age, the sampler’s condition is amazing with perfectly preserved stitchwork & vibrant colours. Only very minor age-related variations in the vibrancy of the background linen.
Usually stitched in remembrance of a much-loved family member, the passing of Queen Charlotte, 1812, and Prince Albert, 1861, both of them much loved consorts to the monarchs of the day, prompted a flurry of this type of sampler typically – depicting, as here, relevant images such urns & willows. Such pieces are also very commonly found as silk embroidered pictures & date from 1790 to 1865. A fascinating example how samplers so often can reflect the (in this case Victorian) social history of the time.
Interestingly, Ann has twice used long 's' (f) which disappeared from British printing between 1780 and 1800 (see lines 1 & 2). The verse "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand ..." is probably the most popular one seen on English samplers and was supposedly written by Rev. John Newton (1725 – 1807) the English Evangelical Anglican cleric and slavery abolitionist. Stunning strawberry border. The sampler is simply signed “Ann Breeding Aged 14 Years.” We acquired it from the private collection of a Somerset based client. It is fresh to the digital market.
Conservation
We have prepared Ann’s charming sampler for sale by taking it from its period ebonised pine frame & removing the surface dust using a conservation vacuum clearer. It has then been stitched onto complementary fresh linen which rests on cotton wadding glued to an acid free mount. All components of the frame have been thoroughly cleaned & the frame waxed. Finally, the sampler has been re-presented behind a pine backing board, secured by stainless steel panel pins & sealed with self-adhesive picture framing tape. The piece is ready to hang using new (double) picture string attached to sturdy steel eyes.
Ref: S25
Framed Dimensions: (W, H, D) 48x60x2 cms
A better price may be available. Please enquire below.
Description
This is a stunning, subtle, low key & colourful example of a ‘memorial’ sampler. A very upbeat, exquisite example featuring many most skilfully executed motifs to include songbirds, floral urns & two fine stags. Prominently placed are what appears to be two weeping willows overarching two possible memorial stones with the initials ‘E’ & ‘M’ - maybe Ann’s parents. Original ebonised frame.
Additional Comments
Condition is exceptional. Given its 170 years of age, the sampler’s condition is amazing with perfectly preserved stitchwork & vibrant colours. Only very minor age-related variations in the vibrancy of the background linen.
Usually stitched in remembrance of a much-loved family member, the passing of Queen Charlotte, 1812, and Prince Albert, 1861, both of them much loved consorts to the monarchs of the day, prompted a flurry of this type of sampler typically – depicting, as here, relevant images such urns & willows. Such pieces are also very commonly found as silk embroidered pictures & date from 1790 to 1865. A fascinating example how samplers so often can reflect the (in this case Victorian) social history of the time.
Interestingly, Ann has twice used long 's' (f) which disappeared from British printing between 1780 and 1800 (see lines 1 & 2). The verse "Jesus permit thy gracious name to stand ..." is probably the most popular one seen on English samplers and was supposedly written by Rev. John Newton (1725 – 1807) the English Evangelical Anglican cleric and slavery abolitionist. Stunning strawberry border. The sampler is simply signed “Ann Breeding Aged 14 Years.” We acquired it from the private collection of a Somerset based client. It is fresh to the digital market.
Conservation
We have prepared Ann’s charming sampler for sale by taking it from its period ebonised pine frame & removing the surface dust using a conservation vacuum clearer. It has then been stitched onto complementary fresh linen which rests on cotton wadding glued to an acid free mount. All components of the frame have been thoroughly cleaned & the frame waxed. Finally, the sampler has been re-presented behind a pine backing board, secured by stainless steel panel pins & sealed with self-adhesive picture framing tape. The piece is ready to hang using new (double) picture string attached to sturdy steel eyes.
Ref: S25
Framed Dimensions: (W, H, D) 48x60x2 cms