Antique Victorian Wool Band & Motif Needlework Sampler Circa 1840-60 By Charlotte Grasby Aged 9
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Charlotte has stitched this quality needlework sampler on linen. Condition is exceptional with still vibrant colours & no discernible loss to the silk or ground. Nine bands of letters & numbers are partially separated by variously stitched horizontal lines. Motifs include diamonds, birds, a shrub, urn, dog & cat. A meandering border completes the piece. Ebonised period pine frame.
Additional Comments
Although undated, the piece has all the characteristics of a sampler of mid-19th century antiquity. Charlotte has chosen a striking palette of pink, gold, brown & bright blue thread for her work. There are two minute, barely discernible areas of darkening to the ground in bands 4 & 7. The 19th century frame (plus gilt slip, period glass & hanging eyes) - itself a super antique – was sourced by us. In our view, the superb condition of this beautiful, vibrant piece - in addition to the fact that it was probably completed over 160 years ago by a girl aged just 9 - make it a very desirable example of this genre of sampler.
Conservation & Restoration
We purchased this sampler without a frame. Preparation for its sale began by removing the surface dust using a conservation vacuum cleaner. It has then been stitched onto complementary fresh linen which rests on cotton wadding glued to an acid free mount. All components of the resized frame have been thoroughly cleaned & the ebonised surface waxed. Finally, the sampler has been re-presented in its frame behind a hardboard backing 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 the contemporary brass eyes.
Framed Dimensions (W, H & D): 26x36x1cm
Ref: S2322
A better price may be available. Please enquire below.
Charlotte has stitched this quality needlework sampler on linen. Condition is exceptional with still vibrant colours & no discernible loss to the silk or ground. Nine bands of letters & numbers are partially separated by variously stitched horizontal lines. Motifs include diamonds, birds, a shrub, urn, dog & cat. A meandering border completes the piece. Ebonised period pine frame.
Additional Comments
Although undated, the piece has all the characteristics of a sampler of mid-19th century antiquity. Charlotte has chosen a striking palette of pink, gold, brown & bright blue thread for her work. There are two minute, barely discernible areas of darkening to the ground in bands 4 & 7. The 19th century frame (plus gilt slip, period glass & hanging eyes) - itself a super antique – was sourced by us. In our view, the superb condition of this beautiful, vibrant piece - in addition to the fact that it was probably completed over 160 years ago by a girl aged just 9 - make it a very desirable example of this genre of sampler.
Conservation & Restoration
We purchased this sampler without a frame. Preparation for its sale began by removing the surface dust using a conservation vacuum cleaner. It has then been stitched onto complementary fresh linen which rests on cotton wadding glued to an acid free mount. All components of the resized frame have been thoroughly cleaned & the ebonised surface waxed. Finally, the sampler has been re-presented in its frame behind a hardboard backing 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 the contemporary brass eyes.
Framed Dimensions (W, H & D): 26x36x1cm
Ref: S2322
A better price may be available. Please enquire below.
Charlotte has stitched this quality needlework sampler on linen. Condition is exceptional with still vibrant colours & no discernible loss to the silk or ground. Nine bands of letters & numbers are partially separated by variously stitched horizontal lines. Motifs include diamonds, birds, a shrub, urn, dog & cat. A meandering border completes the piece. Ebonised period pine frame.
Additional Comments
Although undated, the piece has all the characteristics of a sampler of mid-19th century antiquity. Charlotte has chosen a striking palette of pink, gold, brown & bright blue thread for her work. There are two minute, barely discernible areas of darkening to the ground in bands 4 & 7. The 19th century frame (plus gilt slip, period glass & hanging eyes) - itself a super antique – was sourced by us. In our view, the superb condition of this beautiful, vibrant piece - in addition to the fact that it was probably completed over 160 years ago by a girl aged just 9 - make it a very desirable example of this genre of sampler.
Conservation & Restoration
We purchased this sampler without a frame. Preparation for its sale began by removing the surface dust using a conservation vacuum cleaner. It has then been stitched onto complementary fresh linen which rests on cotton wadding glued to an acid free mount. All components of the resized frame have been thoroughly cleaned & the ebonised surface waxed. Finally, the sampler has been re-presented in its frame behind a hardboard backing 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 the contemporary brass eyes.
Framed Dimensions (W, H & D): 26x36x1cm
Ref: S2322