Spring, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 14.2ʺW × 2ʺD × 15.2ʺH
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Silk
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Antique White
- Condition Notes
- Very Good overall. Please see photos. The colors are still pretty vibrant. Some unobtrusive minor tears here and there, and … moreVery Good overall. Please see photos. The colors are still pretty vibrant. Some unobtrusive minor tears here and there, and natural deteriorations of the linen suggest a possibly silk or worsted wool fabric, as pictured, altogether commensurate with age. The frame outer edges exhibit some signs of slight wear. All original. less
- Description
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An outstanding late 18th century sampler
Very fine silk over linen or worsted wool embroidery work, petit point, satin stitch … more An outstanding late 18th century sampler
Very fine silk over linen or worsted wool embroidery work, petit point, satin stitch and cross-stitch
It features a religious verse from a Christian hymn, popular in both British and American worship services:
"How shell the Young preserve their ways --/ from all Pollution free --/ By making all their Course of Life --/ with Gods command agree --
Another verse follows, a Biblical one from Ephesians 6:2: "Honor thy ( your) Father and thy (your) Mother, that thy (your) days may be / long in the land which the Lord thy (your) God giveth thy. ( is giving you)."
It is a quite complex picture with flowers, trees and a little dog, very lovely and positive
Signed "Mary Ann Bennett / 1793 (additional genealogical research may add more to the history of the piece)
Quite incredible accomplishment
A project like that takes long, long time and many stages of work
In a period antique frame (possibly original), ebonized wood with silvered inner border, under glass, ready for display
Measurements: Approx. 15.2" x 14.2" framed; 13" x 12" the image
Weighs about 2 lbs. 12 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. The colors are still pretty vibrant. Some unobtrusive minor tears here and there, and natural deteriorations of the linen suggest a possibly silk or worsted wool fabric, as pictured, altogether commensurate with age. The frame outer edges exhibit some signs of slight wear. All original. less
Spring, TX
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