Antique King George IV Needlework Tapestry Sampler in Hardwood Frame, 1828

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Rather stunning, 1828 dated needlework sampler made during the reign of King George IV I have three others of these … Read more Rather stunning, 1828 dated needlework sampler made during the reign of King George IV I have three others of these samplers for sale, they are dated 1830, 1747 and 1888, this sale is for the one mentioned above only, the others are listed under my other items This really is a piece of history, pure folk art, its super decorative and highly collectable the sampler reads from top to bottom "Elizabeth Morrif aged 12 1828 if i am right o teach me still in the right to stay if i am wrong thy grace impart to find that better way The babel in the woods" The central verse is a section of the universal prayer by Alexander Pope The condition is as you can see in the pictures, its pretty close to 197 years old so the fact this it still exists is a miracle, it is in sublime order throughout, the frame is Rosewood most likely from the West Indies which was being imported to England at that time Dimensions Height:- 40cm Width:- 40cm Depth:- 5cm See less