William IV Needlework Sampler from 1837

A wonderfully decorative piece of English social history, this needlework sampler was completed by Jane Hardy in April of 1837, just within the end of the reign of William IV. - Attractive square shape and size, and glazed in the original frame. - Completed at 'Langton' and worked with a poem entitled 'Comparison' featuring a graceful maid. - Worked with birds, trees, apples, flowers and a pair of animals which might be hares or rabbits, with a large fruit basket at the top. Date: 1837 Material: Fabric Origin: England Height – 39 cm Width – 39 cm Depth – 2 cm Newark Antiques & Interiors, Kelham Rd, Newark Ng24 1BX. Opening hours: Mon - Fri 8.30 - 17.00 Sat 10.00 - 16.00