Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Sampler by Louisa Boone, Aged 9 Years

Early 19th century schoolgirl sampler embroidered by Louisa Boone aged 9 years with alphabets, birds, baskets and decorative borders on linen.
Early 19th century schoolgirl sampler embroidered by Louisa Boone aged 9 years with alphabets, birds, baskets and decorative borders on linen.
Antique schoolgirl sampler stitched by Louisa Boone aged 9 years with decorative borders, alphabets and floral motifs.
Early nineteenth century linen sampler featuring rows of stitched letters, numbers and ornamental needlework.
Detail of hand embroidered verse stitched in faded pink silk on antique linen ground.
Close-up of the sampler's central cartouche reading 'Louisa Boone Her Work Aged 9 Years'.
Tiny stitched ladybird and bird motifs worked in coloured silks on early nineteenth century linen.
Detail showing original hand stitched alphabet rows in faded blue, green and pink threads.
Antique educational sampler displaying upper and lower case letters, numbers and decorative borders.
Close-up of age-related wear and losses to the linen, consistent with a sampler approaching two hundred years old.
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Unframed early nineteenth century schoolgirl sampler with folk art motifs and hand stitched verse.
Early 19th century schoolgirl sampler embroidered by Louisa Boone aged 9 years with alphabets, birds, baskets and decorative borders on linen.
Early 19th century schoolgirl sampler embroidered by Louisa Boone aged 9 years with alphabets, birds, baskets and decorative borders on linen.
Antique schoolgirl sampler stitched by Louisa Boone aged 9 years with decorative borders, alphabets and floral motifs.
Early nineteenth century linen sampler featuring rows of stitched letters, numbers and ornamental needlework.
Detail of hand embroidered verse stitched in faded pink silk on antique linen ground.
Close-up of the sampler's central cartouche reading 'Louisa Boone Her Work Aged 9 Years'.
Tiny stitched ladybird and bird motifs worked in coloured silks on early nineteenth century linen.
Detail showing original hand stitched alphabet rows in faded blue, green and pink threads.
Antique educational sampler displaying upper and lower case letters, numbers and decorative borders.
Close-up of age-related wear and losses to the linen, consistent with a sampler approaching two hundred years old.
1000065164.jpg
Unframed early nineteenth century schoolgirl sampler with folk art motifs and hand stitched verse.

Early 19th Century Schoolgirl Sampler by Louisa Boone, Aged 9 Years

£165.00

A charming early 19th century embroidered sampler worked in coloured silks on linen by Louisa Boone, who proudly stitched her name and age within a decorative cartouche: "Louisa Boone Her Work Aged 9 Years."

The sampler features upper and lower case alphabets, numbers, decorative borders, flower baskets, stylised trees, a pair of birds and a tiny ladybird, together with a moral verse encouraging the wise use of time and the pursuit of knowledge. The soft faded palette of dusty pinks, blue-greens and warm creams has mellowed beautifully with age.

An evocative piece of needlework that offers a glimpse into the education and accomplishments of a young girl nearly two centuries ago.

Condition

Presented unframed.

There are areas of age-related wear and loss to the linen ground, particularly around sections of the alphabet and numerals, as shown in the photographs. The sampler remains stable overall and displays beautifully despite these imperfections. Gentle fading, minor marks and unevenness consistent with age should be expected.

Measurements

Approx. 33 x 34 cm

Date

Circa 1820-1850

A wonderfully decorative and highly collectible piece of early textile history, equally suited to framing or inclusion within a textile collection.

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