Antique Victorian 1854 Schoolgirl Needlework Sampler Charlotte Raven Framed
$350.63
A beautiful and evocative antique Victorian needlework sampler, dated 7th June 1854, worked by a young girl named Charlotte Raven, aged just 11 years.
The sampler bears the inscription:
Charlotte Raven
Hedenham Village School
June 7th 1854
Aged 11 Years
Worked in coloured threads on a linen-like ground, the sampler features decorative alphabets, intricate geometric borders, stylised floral motifs, small hearts and a charming urn of flowers.
The lower section contains the traditional religious verse:
“Remember now thy Creator
In the days of thy youth.”
Ecclesiastes XII.1
A wonderful example of Victorian schoolgirl needlework, reflecting the importance of embroidery, literacy, religious education and domestic accomplishments in mid-19th-century schooling.
The sampler is presented in a simple wooden frame, with its beautifully aged fabric and muted colours retaining considerable period charm.
Condition: Antique condition consistent with its age, including natural discolouration, fading and age-related wear to the fabric and threads. Please study the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.
An attractive and historically interesting piece of 19th-century textile art, ideal for collectors of antique samplers, Victorian embroidery, schoolgirl needlework and social history.
The frame measures approx 25.5 x 24cm
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