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ANTIQUE #SA314036

Unusual Victorian 'pretty Polly' Sampler

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Prometheus Antiques

A lovely Victorian sampler in silks on linen. the sampler has typical alphabet above ''God Save The Queen'' above verse and ''Honour thy father and mother''. The sampler is worked by Susannah Borrowman aged 12 and dated 1853. The sampler is full of motifs and pictures bust most unusual of all or two parrots with the titles: ''Pretty Polly''. The sampler is bright and clear but does have one or two holes and some foxing. The sampler is mounted in a period Victorian birds eye maple frame.
 
Overall sizes in inches, including frame:
 
16 1/2 x 19 1/2
 
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Antique SA314036 shown on this page was made in 1850. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1850
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Prometheus Antiques
Providing fine antiques and art from all periods and of all styles, including oil paintings, pottery, furniture and much, much more.
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07932 624971
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD