Small early 19th century sampler by Ann Field - 1825. Worked in silk on fine gauze, this sampler is completely charming with neat stitch work throughout. The upper and middle sections of the linen are stitched with rows of alphabet letters, numbers and border patterns whilst the lower section contains Ann's name and the date of August 25th 1825 with a trio of crowns to their side.The gauze has overall discolouration consistent with its age and the colours of the silks are good some sli...ght bleeding to areas of the stitch work. There is also thinning to the pale thread used for certain letters , some of which have disappeared completely over the years. The last photo is of the reverse of the sampler and indicates how the colours would have looked when Ann first stitched it. Measures 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK. ALSO PLEASE CHECK OUT THE OTHER SAMPLERS I'M SELLING. I AM HAPPY TO COMBINE POSTAGE ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES.PLEASE NOTE - THIS ITEM IS LOCATED IN THE UK BUT CAN BE SHIPPED TO THE LOCATIONS TICKED IN THE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING SECTION. SHIPPING WILL BE VIA ROYAL MAIL TRACK & SIGNED - $12.00 TO THE USA, ELSEWHERE PLEASE CONTACT ME.