Cross-stitch - Embroidery - 37 cm - 36 cm
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Rare and authentic 1807 hand-embroidered sampler on linen, signed by Mary Ann Dryden, with a moral verse about the snowdrop, framed in an original or period dark wood frame; internal 29 × 27 cm, external 37 × 36 cm, UK origin, in good condition with age-related marks.
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Rare and authentic sampler from 1807, a masterpiece of embroidery carefully done by hand on linen canvas, signed by the young Mary Ann Dryden.
This specimen is a historical testimony from the early 19th century. In the center, enclosed by elegant floral garlands, lies a moralistic poetic composition dedicated to the snowdrop, symbol of truth and modesty. The execution is refined, with a deft use of embroidery stitches for the letters, numbers, and foliate decorations.
Dating: 1807 (original period piece).
Creator: Mary Ann Dryden.
Technique: Cross-stitch embroidery on linen canvas.
Dimensions: 29 x 27 (internal); 37 x 36 cm (external)
Verse (poem): "The modest snowdrop, emblem of fair truth, / Conveys this lesson to the thoughtless youth: / That unassuming worth will ever find / A warm reception in a generous mind!"
Frame: Original or period dark-wood frame (e.g. mahogany or dark wood) with a rounded profile, preserving the authentic atmosphere of the era.
Condition: Excellent state of conservation for a piece over 200 years old. The colors of the threads, though naturally faded over time, retain excellent legibility. Canvas intact, no tears.
Rare and authentic sampler from 1807, a masterpiece of embroidery carefully done by hand on linen canvas, signed by the young Mary Ann Dryden.
This specimen is a historical testimony from the early 19th century. In the center, enclosed by elegant floral garlands, lies a moralistic poetic composition dedicated to the snowdrop, symbol of truth and modesty. The execution is refined, with a deft use of embroidery stitches for the letters, numbers, and foliate decorations.
Dating: 1807 (original period piece).
Creator: Mary Ann Dryden.
Technique: Cross-stitch embroidery on linen canvas.
Dimensions: 29 x 27 (internal); 37 x 36 cm (external)
Verse (poem): "The modest snowdrop, emblem of fair truth, / Conveys this lesson to the thoughtless youth: / That unassuming worth will ever find / A warm reception in a generous mind!"
Frame: Original or period dark-wood frame (e.g. mahogany or dark wood) with a rounded profile, preserving the authentic atmosphere of the era.
Condition: Excellent state of conservation for a piece over 200 years old. The colors of the threads, though naturally faded over time, retain excellent legibility. Canvas intact, no tears.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Canvas, Linen
Model
Cross-stitch
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Style
Antique
Length
37 cm
Width
36 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1800-1850
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