George IV, dated 1823 1823 Silkwork Sampler by Ann Sankey. Framed in an old wood frame with gilt slip and glass. Stitched to linen and stretched over acid free card with chipboard backing. The sampler is worked in silk on linen ground, in cross stitch throughout. Meandering floral leafy border. Colours dark green, cream, blue, green, copper, gold, light green, dark brown and black. Verses read ''Jesus prmit thy gracious> Name to stand:as the fir> St effords of my youthfull> Hand and as my fingers> O''er the canvas move> Engage my tender heart to seek th love> With thy dear children may> I have a part and write thy name> thyself upon my heart''. ''Thou lord hast> led thy people> through the deep.> As careful shepher> guide their flocks> of sheep> O lead us with th> grace to that b> lessd plac where> we may see and> know thee face> to face''. Signed and dated ''Ann Sankey Marked this Samp in the 8 year of age 1823''. A good set of motifs, including a church/temple, flowers, fruit trees, stags, fruit baskets, a heart, birds, insects and potted flowering plants. Generally Good. A number of holes around the edge. Very slight staining along the bottom edge. No stitch losses other than to the holed areas. Colours are all good and strong with no noticeable fading. The silks bright and glossy. Some colour run around the dark green threads. Stretching is very slightly uneven. Frame in good condition, ready to hang. 16.25ins by 12.5ins wide

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