22nd Nov, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
Fashion, Costume and Textiles
2060
Alphabet Sampler Worked by Elizabeth Dern Aged 12, 1799 designed in four bands, with verse worked in red stitches to the top, followed by images of three figures nailed to the cross with Jesus in the centre, flanked by figures in long coloured robes, 'Nail'd to the shameful tree, to bleed and die for thee', the third band depicts a running hare and stag, peacock and dog amongst three decorative trees, two are flowering, various coloured birds, showing day to the left side and night to the right, lower band reveals flowering plants and baskets of flowers followed by the child's name and verse below, within a stitched zig zag frame and floral border, framed, 53cm by 64cm
Sold for £300
Estimated at £150 - £250
Auction: Fashion, Costume and Textiles, 22nd Nov, 2024
An exciting sale comprising some wonderful consignments from around the UK, including:
Lots 2035-2054: from the Collection of Peta Smyth, who recently closed the doors of her Pimlico, London shop from which she had been trading for over 40 years, selling early tapestries, silks and passementerie etc.
Lots 2081-2088: from the Shawl Collection of Helen Hoyte MBE, an expert on the Norwich shawl making industry and responsible for co-founding the Costume & Textile Association with Pamela Clabburn.
Lots 2193-2200: a Private Collection of Samplers.
Lots 2202-2275: from the Late Robert Bogdan, Barra Castle, Aberdeen, a fascinating gentleman who inherited a wealth of textiles and costume from earlier generations.
Viewing
Tuesday 19th November - Wednesday 20th November 10am-4pm, Thursday 21st November 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 7.30am
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