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Early 18th Century Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner

Offered by: Madelena Antiques

Description
Queen Anne Band Sampler, 1713, by Ann Arner. The sampler is worked in silk on a linen ground, in a variety of stitches. Divider lines in various patterns. Colours black, red, pale green, dark brown, copper, pink, pale blue and silver. Multiple alphabets A-Z in upper case and numbers 1-11. Inscriptions read, 'SERVE THE LORD WITH FEAR AND REJOICE WITH TREMBLING'. And, 'Love god and good will come of it'. And, 'Numbers Chap 13 verse the23'. Signed and dated 'Ann Arner Her work 1713'. An unusual set of motifs, including dark skinned Spies of Canaan, lions next to a crown with the initials 'AR' (presumably Anne Regina), birds, a swan, a peacock, flowers, a temple, a table with a tea-set on top, crowns, and a fruit tree. Framed in an old wood frame with glass. Mounting: The sampler is tacked to board. Frame backed with wood and sealed with tape.. Dimensions exclude the frame and slip.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Condition:	Good. Good. No holes. Slight freying to one fruit on tree. Tiny dark mark on one of the letter A's. Very light patchy staining in places. Some stitch loss to the divider lines and letters. Colours are mostly good and strong. Frame in good condition.
Creation Date:	1713
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	23003
Incollect Reference #:	646075

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