19th Aug, 2023 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2060
An Early 19th Century Alphabet and Pictorial Sampler worked on linen with a central verse;
'Defer not till tomorrow to be wise, Tomorrow's sun to thee may never rise.
If good we plant not, vice will fill the place, and rankest weed the richest soils deface.
In its true light, this transient life regard. This is a state of trial, not reward.'
the embroidery depicts a young girl in a Regency cream dress kneeling on the grass tending to her flowers, a floral silk embroidery to the top and the sides of the sampler are woven with sinuous flowers, in a gilt frame, 58cm by 52cm
Together with a handwritten note 'Sampler worked by Granny Knowles when 9 years old. Granny died in 1873.
Sold for £170
Estimated at £150 - £250
Hole to the bottom left hand corner. Brown spotting overall, some discolouration to the backing cloth, and some rubbing and wear overall.
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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 19th Aug, 2023
The sale will include the first part of 'Americana Dreams: The Peter Leathers Collection', a unique private collection of 1950s menswear and accessories. The collection was put together over a life time by Peter Leathers, a fashion designer, jewellery maker and guitarist from West Yorkshire, and the sale will be a must-visit for any vintage fans.
A range of guitars, radios, ephemera and more will be on offer in the Scientific and Musical Instruments Sale on 27th September.
Alongside a wide offering of period, vintage and modern designer costume in the sale are further notable lots including a late 19th century rocking horse, a 17th century band sampler and unusual 19th century quilts and a range of Louis Vuitton luggage.
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Wednesday 16 August - Thursday 17 August 10am-4pm, Friday 18 August 10am-5pm and the morning of the sale from 8am
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