Sometimes I discover things that even amaze me. I shall be researching it's history, documenting it's provenance and travelling from a land not yet a country to the tiny hamlets of Yorkshire, England more than two and a half centuries before.
Once I verify what I suspect I shall share this voyage... To be continued.
Stipple engraving - Affection by P.W.Tomkins, late pupil of F.Bartalozzi, London Pub. March 29th 1791
After drawing by Miss Julia Conyers from my personal collection.
Sampler: silk on linen finished April the 26 1757.
15 comments:
I can't wait. I know just what you mean. I have a piece of lace hanging on my lampshade on my desk that just makes me want to weep, it's so beautiful.
xo Lidy
very beautiful
and such wonderful soft colors. Susan, you have such amazing things in your care.
I look forward to your story.
xo,C
Oh! How very exciting....can't wait to read about your discoveries.
Love the sweet engraving!
oooooh, it looks like you have a real little treasure there...can't wait for you to share your findings! Have a lovely week! ~ xoxo Joy
Thank you so much for sharing Susan, already my imagination is at work. Not just the time period, nor the intensity of such a beautiful piece, but what lies beyond in the person and the life well lived. I can't wait to learn and know!
One of the things I love most are old samplers. This is gorgeous. Love the colors. I am wondering though, how big it is and is the rest in this wonderful condition. where did you find it? So many questions, so little time, as they say. LOL-look forward to hearing what you find out. I'm intrigued. btw, yes, I am still enjoying dancing with the stars. I don't have a favorite this time though, do you?
Carole
How very enigmatic, Susan! I eagerly await your discoveries.
Christine
Zwee!!!!!!!
Oh dear it makes me rather weak at the knees! xoxo Nicol
Mmmmm...the colors in that sampler are so beautifully aged. We'll all be waiting on 'threads and needles' for the continuation.
D.
How lovely!I can't wait to be taken on this wonderful adventure with you.
Hugs! Nancy
That something so delicate and fine could last this long... a note in time, waiting to be discovered... a story unfolding. Just beautiful Miss Maddie... XO
Beautiful Susan. Things do tend to touch our hearts.
Looking forward to hearing of your discoveries.
Hugs,
D
Such pretties Susan, I can't wait to hear the rest of your incredible story....you must be having so much fun xoxoxo Pinkie Denise
Oh I just love samplers ! I'm so glad to have found your lovely blog! Thankyou for the sweet comments on mine too~!
I shall return, now that I am hooked!!! :-)
Nan
Beautiful!!!....I enjoy looking thru your blog.. Someday someone will notice mine I hope.. Im new to the blog world and have spent hours traveling without leaving my desk!!
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