1813 Woolwork Sampler By Mary Edmonson Aged 8

~ 1813 Woolwork Sampler By Mary Edmonson Aged 8 ~

The central text reads….

“Me for thine own thou lovest to take

In time and in eternity:

Thou never will forsake

A helpless worm, that trusts in thee.

Mary Edmonson’s

Work. Aged 8 Years. A. D. 1813″

Around the text is an tree orchard , underneath a farm cottage with a horse, chickens and a dog guiding sheep.

~ Condition ~

Please refer to the images. The woolwork is a tad oxidised and the frame has minor wear.

~ Dimensions ~

The frame is 46 cm (18 inches) square.

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