MARY NOBLE Quaker Acrostic Extract Sampler, 1794, ENGLAND
Black silk on fine linen gauze acrostic extract sampler rendered by "Mary Noble 8 of 9 mo 1794". Mary's "Acrostick" reads PROVINCIAL SCHOOL.
Mary's monochrome extract reflects the Quaker influence that was prevalent during that period across Britain.
Preserv'd from snares on every hand,
Rest her in peace ye little hand,
O' how far transcending wealth,
Vived youth and rosy health,
Innocence with peaceful breast
Never part the precious guest,
Companions she of Danel when,
In the greedy Lion Den,
Aloof the savage monster stood,
Lay what safty guards the good,
Sweetest season morn of life
Cloud is not with guilt of strife
Heaven-ward In your wishes tend
Oft remember time must end
Onward press the prize to gain,
Let not life be give in vain
DATE:
1794
SIZE:
6.75" x 9.5"
CONDITION:
Stitched to backing paper. No ground or stitch loss. Small pink discoloration along left side.