18th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

Costume, Accessories & Textiles

 
Lot 2077
 

2077

Early 19th Century Needle Work Darning Sampler, with central floral motif, within a yellow...

Early 19th Century Needle Work Darning Sampler, with central floral motif, within a yellow zigzag worked frame, initialled MP above and dated 1810 below, surround by cross shaped darning stitches in pink, cream and brown threads within a decorative border of holly leaves and berries, on a white fine gauze ground, later framed, 34cm by 39cm

Provenance: From the Estate of The Late Josephine Orskey 

Sold for £2,100
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

. Slight discolouration to the white cloth. Some threads missing to the green leaves. Slight spotting. Slight wear to frame. Bears label to reverse - Jennifer Gill, Textile Conservator 960/94

 


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Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 18th May, 2019

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