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Antique folk-art wall hanging with rules for living — hand-embroidered, 73 x 145 cm
Catalogue no. BND-734684824
$599
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A large antique hand-embroidered Swedish wall hanging in the allmoge (folk) tradition, reported to date from the 19th to the early 20th century. Embroidery on linen or a cotton/linen weave, with a red and blue cross-stitch border running around the whole piece and six rules for living worked in gothic cross-stitch lettering. Embroidered text (Swedish, with English translation): ”Lång Väg Till Ovän Går, Fast Hans Gård Vid Vägen Vore, Men Till God Vän Går Det Genväg, Vore Han Än Fjärran Faren.” — “The road to a foe is long, though his farm lie beside the road; but to a good friend the way is short, however far he has travelled.” ”Sök Ej Klyftigt Med Din Klokskap Pråla, Var Hellre I Ditt Väsen Varsam.” — “Do not parade your cleverness; be measured in your manner instead.” ”Var Glad I Hemmet, Glamma Med Din Gäst!” — “Be glad in your home, and talk merrily with your guest.” ”Håll Ej På Hornet, Drick Dock Varsamt Sjelf.” — “Keep the drinking horn going, but drink with care yourself.” ”Gille Är Ypperst Om Hvar Gäst Går Hem Med Sinnen I Full Sans.” — “A feast is finest when every guest goes home with his wits about him.” ”Makt Sin Och Myndighet Vet Klok Karl Att Hafva.” — “A wise man knows how to hold his power and authority.” Era: Antique — 19th to early 20th century, Swedish folk (allmoge). Dimensions: 73 x 145 cm (28.7 x 57.1 in) Material: Embroidery on linen or a cotton/linen weave Condition: Fair used condition — visible signs of wear. The piece has not been washed and a couple of stains are present, see photographs; washing is left to the buyer. Still well preserved, with very beautiful embroidery. Shadows appear in the photographs. Unique — 1 of 1. Hand-embroidered; no duplicate exists. Shipping and any additional costs are added.
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Sold as seen · Antique textiles
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