{"product_id":"sampler-dated-1778","title":"Sampler Dated 1778","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Georgian silkwork sampler, named and dated 1778, and presented under perspex glass in a later (modern) wooden frame with gilt slip. This sampler is signed “Miss Anderson finished this the 15th of July in the Year 1778” and is finely decorated with a poem, floral motifs, trees, a landscape, two figures and animals including butterflies, birds, a squirrel, dog, deer, and a lion. The poem reads as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“May Joys Substantial all your Steps attend,\u003cbr\u003eMay Calm Content your Happiness increase,\u003cbr\u003eYour paths of Pleasure may they know no end,\u003cbr\u003eAnd all your Scenes in Life be perfect Peace,\u003cbr\u003eAnd when Old Age in all its Form appear,\u003cbr\u003eAnd Death command you to the Bed of Clay,\u003cbr\u003eMay your blest Soul, without one anxious fear,\u003cbr\u003ePrepar'd, mount up to dwell in Realms of day.”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture size: 47cm x 31.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame size: 55.7cm x 40.3cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are multiple small to medium sized holes scattered throughout. The sampler appears to have been recently conserved and is mounted over linen with card backing. Despite the condition issues the pieces does display well and is ready to hang. Please examine photos carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePostage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalculated at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eItem will be sent tracked and signed-for.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor all overseas purchases please note that any import duties or taxes applicable are payable by the buyer. Do not ask me to falsify customs documents. Antiques (greater than 100 years old) often have reduced rates of duty to be paid. Please familiarise yourself with your own country's tariff rates, rules, legislation and exemptions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexander Maw Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55129843007825,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/9119\/2401\/files\/b001_87b8938e-734d-47b8-8870-487b00f92fbc.jpg?v=1790779273","url":"https:\/\/mawantiques.com\/products\/sampler-dated-1778","provider":"Alexander Maw Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}