Antique Remembrance Needlework Sympathy Sampler 1854 Anne Bacon wife of James

Antique 19thc needlework sympathy tribute embroidered in wool over silk thread on cotton. The piece is unfinished which exposes the beautiful under template which is done with very fine thread.

The piece is very well preserved and condition is inspected and found to be good overall. There are some small marks and perish to minor areas which have been shown clearly in images provided. 

Measures

Sampler 13 & 1/2" or 34.5cm height

10 & 1/2" or 77cm width

Frame 17 & 1/2" or 44.5cm height 

14 & 1/2" or 37cm width

The verse reads;

Angels Beckoned me away

and Jesus bade me come

Happy soul thy days are ended 

all thy mourning

days are over   

gone by Angels 

guard attended

to the eight

of Jesus gone

In affectionate remembrance 

of Anne

the wife of James Bacon 

of Linge

who died February 21st 1854

Aged 48 years