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Maker: Cotton, Lydia F
Bordered sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, eyelet hole and satin stitch. The sampler is bordered by a narrow band of satin stitch; within this sits another border with a chevron design. The central part of the sampler is divided into six horizontal sections, which include alphabets, Roman numerals, the inscriptions: 'Persevere. Be not weary in well doing', ' youth in society are the flowers/Blown in their native bed: 'tis these alone/Their faculties expanded in full bloom/Shine out there only reach their proper use', (inside a wreath) 'Wrought b Lydia J Cotton, aged 9 years, Augst 27 1819'and 'Love learning and improve'. Floral sprays fill the corner spaces.
History note: Sent to the donor by Mrs Warren from Massachusetts
Mrs H.A. Longman Bequest
Length: 16¼ in
Width: 14¼ in
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1938) by Longman, H. A., Mrs
19th Century, Early#
Production date:
AD 1819
loosely woven, deep cream
Cotton
polychrome
Silk
Weaving
: Border sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross, eyelet hole and satin stitch.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.75-1938
Primary reference Number: 110806
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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