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Sampler: T.1-2018

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Sampler. Polychrome silk embroidery on woollen tammy cloth in cross, stem, satin and encroaching satin stitch.
Approx. 33cm x 38cm, 13" x 15".

Floral border, repeat pattern of honeysuckle and columbine, enclosing a verse "An Address" above the inscription "Jane Margaretta Jones Aged 11 1796" which is flanked by floral sprigs with a bow beneath.

The verse: Go on dear Girl proceed witrh care /The course which you've begun/ So shall success your labour's crown/ And pleasure yet unknown/ Exert your utmost skill to please/ Endeavour to excell/proceed with caution persevere/ And all will then be well/Obedient ever be to those /Whose province is to rule/ Submission always gains respect/ From wise men and from fools/ And when your studies are complete/ Your education o'er/ Give both your parents grateful thanks/ They will desire no more.

The above was published at least as early as 1782 in The Lady's Magazine or Entertaining Companion for the Fair Sex(1770-1847), a lavishly illustrated monthly magazine .

Jane was christened on 26th August 1785 at Aston Somerville, Worcester, her father Daniel, her mother Elizabeth.

Notes

History note: Purchased by Mr.& Mrs. Butcher at Watlington Auction, Jan.1997

Measurements and weight

Height: 30 cm
Width: 36.8 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Aston Somerville ⪼ Worcestershire ⪼ UK

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2018-01-29) by Butcher, Mr & Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1796

Identification numbers

Accession number: T.1-2018
Primary reference Number: 225652
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Created: Wednesday 14 November 2018 Updated: Monday 10 June 2019 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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