12th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Costume, Accessories & Textiles
2175
Unframed Sampler Worked by Mary White Dated November 28th 1815, comprising alphabet to the top followed by a band of floral heart motifs, a central verse titled 'On Truth' 'To sacred truth devote your heart, Nor even in jest a lie repeat, Who acts a base fictitious part, Will infamy and ruin meet' within a zig zag coloured silk frame, other motifs including trees, flowering plants, squirrels, birds, crowns etc, within a pink and red floral border, 31cm by 36cm, on paper backing
Sold for £220
Estimated at £250 - £350
Auction: Costume, Accessories & Textiles, 12th Feb, 2022
The Costume, Accessories & Textiles Sales incorporate an extraordinary range of collector’s items and fashion from the 17th century to the present day. Quilts, dolls, teddy bears, fine household linens, samplers, embroidery, sewing accessories and lace sit alongside antique, period and modern costume and world textiles.
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Wednesday 9 February - Thursday 10 February 10am-4pm, Friday 11 February 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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