a rare antique victorian embroidery silk textile scottish castle sampler c.1841

A rare and very unusual Scottish Sampler embroidery in coloured silks on linen having a main worked image of a Scottish Castle among landscape and seascape with a boat. flanked by an owl and chicken under fruit. A further worked area above with thistles etc... Underneath with a prayer with geometric floral border. Signed with various initials and Sally White Craig. Belford November thirteen th 1841 - Aged Nine Years - With another: Andrew Lockie Thomson Craig July 18th 1841 - Aged 6. Original substantial frame.

Note: This rare Sampler has come directly from the family of the creator and is the first time it has been on the market.A lovely Sampler - reflections in imagesCirca: 1841Good Antique Condition - images very disappointing - a few small holes around edge and dis-colouration commensurate with age. A special Sampler - viewing North London Welcome15 inches (38cm) width X 20.5 inches (52cm) height approxPrice includes safe UK shipping - safe International shipping at cost

Antiques.co.uk Ref: Q7689U3W

Maker/Artist:

Sally White Craig

Materials:

Textile

Width (cm):

38

Height (cm):

52

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