Family geneology samplers are true historical documents, worked by a member of the family and recording the names and dates of her brothers and sisters as well as there parents . These would appear to be traditionally worked by the youngest girl, as in this case Judith Knight in 1837 , 13 years old at the time quite old for a girl to be working her sampler..

At the top we have the details of her parents Samuel and sarah who married in 1809 in the top corners wonderful stars. Below the names and births of there 8 children born between 1810 and 1829 , these are framed by two large potted plants. Across the bottom the sewers details.

Condition. There would appear to be a faint green haze to areas probably caused by some colour run, it is barely noticeable. Some stitch loss to the top right border line. Large hole to the centre around born of Thomas 1810. The sampler has been sewn onto acid free conservation card for protection and easy framing. The hole having some colour added to not to detract as can be seen in the pictures.

Size 13 1/2 x 10 inch. 34 x 26 cm.