9th Feb, 2019 10:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2045
 

2045

Early 19th Century Sampler, worked by a member of the Lord family, with central cartouche worked in

Early 19th Century Sampler, worked by a member of the Lord family, with central cartouche worked in green and cream cross stitch with her family tree, starting with her parents John and Elizabeth Lord born in 1787 and 1793, followed by their seven children, bordered by decorative plants with tufted centres, trees, birds and butterflies woven in differing stitches, border of green with coloured spot tufted flower heads, in a burr elm frame, 43cm by 56cm

Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

. Slight discolouration/staining overall, mainly to the edges. Several small holes overall, to the top left hand corner, top border and right hand side top corner, another to the family tree, couple to left side border, several areas of damage to the bottom border. Some loose threads, slight fading. Frame has been restored.

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 9th Feb, 2019

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