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#7015
Mary Elizabeth Gore Commemerative Sampler
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13 1/4 " x 19 1/2". 16 1/2 " x 22 1/2 " including an old wood frame with old wavy glass. Mary Elizabeth's gorgeous sampler
was stitched to commemorate the rare alliance between England and France during the Crimean War. Not only was the alliance a rare one, but a sampler with this subject matter is also ex-
tremely rare. She stitched the flags of England and France crossing over a very unique motif of a hat, which features the English style on one side and the French style on the other. She
added a classic symbol of unity, the clasping hands. And then she surrounded all of this wonderful symbolism with the words, "God save the Queen may they ever be united Vive L'Empereur".
In addition to being rare her sampler is also very beautiful. She stitched a wonderland of forest animals below including birds,
stags, dogs, plants, trees and flowers all standing on a stunning layered hillside. The trees, worked in many different stitches are very special.
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Her verse reads:
"Tis religion that can give sweetest pleasures while we live Tis religion must supply solid comfort when we die".
She signed her sampler, "Mary Eliz th Gore Aged 11 years 1856".
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Mary Elizabeth's sampler is in good condition. It does have several holes in the fabric, however most of the holes are in the area outside
of the stitching. The only holes within the stitching area are in the top right border, the 7th strawberry down on the left border, and along the bottom edge of the stitching. The
colors are vivid and there are no thread losses. It has been
mounted on acid-free board.
$1950.00 |