Good 19th Century Sampler Embroidery Elizabeth James Aged 12 1836

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a very fine 19th century sampler by Elizabeth James aged 12 and dated 1836. The sampler is beautifully executed with fine needlework and features many interesting images, with a central verse above a stone cottage with white railings and chequer board style garden, other decorative motifs include birds, stags, crowns, cats, stars, dogs, baskets of flowers and flowering trees within a floral border and framed neatly in a good gilt frame.

This is one of three good samplers by children of the James family, (Elizabeth here aged 12, Margaret aged 14 in 1844 and one by Ann James aged 12 in 1839) that we have recently acquired.

You can identify several recurring designs between the three and all are embroidered in the same naturalistic colour palette.

This sampler is in excellent condition overall with no damage or repair.

The sampler measures 61 cms by 39 cms overall including the frame.

UK delivery is £20.

Physical Dimensions

Height

61cm (24.02")

Width

39cm (15.35")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA927127

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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Description

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This is one of three good samplers by children of the James family, (Elizabeth here aged 12, Margaret aged 14 in 1844 and one by Ann James aged 12 in 1839) that we have recently acquired.

Rams Head Antiques