Antique Framed Sampler

A charming and decorative sampler with a wealth of animals, buildings, plants and flowers depicted in a folky, naive style within a floral border.

The sampler is signed ‘Maria Hazell, Kingston School’. It is also dated ‘1838’, which dates it to the first full year of Queen Victoria’s reign, just after the William IV period.

It is also inscribed with verses two, three and four from Thomas Gibbons’ Hymn ‘In the Soft Season of thy Youth’:

“Remember thy creator god

For him thy hours employ

Make him thy fear thy love thy hope

Thy confidence thy joy

He shall defend and guide thy course

Through life’s uncertain sea

Till thou art landed on thy shore

Of blest eternity

Then seek the lord betimes and choose

The path of heavenly truth

The earth affords no lovelier sight

Than a religious youth”

Framed and glazed in a gilt cushion moulded frame.

The sampler has some wear and discolouration throughout. As a decorative object on the wall, we love the way it looks, and this is part of the reason we chose it.

Approximate overall measurements: 53cm high x 43cm wide x 3cm deep.

Delivery is £20 to the Mainland UK. If you live elsewhere, please get in touch for an accurate quote. The shipping will automatically be added at checkout unless you select collection.