Antique Alphabet Tapestry OLD Embroidery Sampler Hand Stitched Textile 1791
Item History & Price
Reference Number: Avaluer:566886 | Product: Samplers |
Type/ Features: Embroidery | Material: Linen |
Hand stitched tapestry framed sampler by Ann Atkins 1791. Full alphabet (High & Low case) & numbers, then embroidery reads- " O Lord my God because my heart Hath longed earnestly my Lord andSaviour to behold and see before I Die tThe Joy and Health of all mankind longPromised before who now is sent intoThe world Lost man to restoreHallelujah for the Lord GodOMNIPOTENT REIGNETH AMEN AmenA...nn Atkins Finished by me in November 1791"
Good condition for age - back fabric is darkish (most like date pic)- this is 230 years old! Words are very legible- please see all pics.Wooden frame is scuffed and scratched in line with age.
Tapestry height 12.2 inches/ 30.75 cm, Width 11.75 inches/ 30 cm, Buy it now price of £284.95.
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