A sampler by A.K[?]. Barnard finely embroidered in coloured silks with the central verse "Next unto God, Dear Parents...", bordered to either side by alphabets and numerals interspersed between stylised floral bands, enclosed within a large diamond shape, the corners with sprays of naturalistic flowers including roses, carnations and anemones--14 x 16in. (37 x 40cm.), 1840s, framed and glazed

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A sampler by A.K[?]. Barnard finely embroidered in coloured silks with the central verse "Next unto God, Dear Parents...", bordered to either side by alphabets and numerals interspersed between stylised floral bands, enclosed within a large diamond shape, the corners with sprays of naturalistic flowers including roses, carnations and anemones--14 x 16in. (37 x 40cm.), 1840s, framed and glazed
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With applied note on the back inscribed "Worked 1844, Presented to Annie Eliza Baker by her affectionate Grandmama Anna Eliza Baker".

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