Wool, embroidered with polychrome silks (very faded0 in cross stitch.
36cm x 47.5cm
14 1/4" x 18 3/4"
Inscribed "Martha Lowe 1830", lower centre, worked within a garland of buds.
Above this the Inscription:
I wish-but stop what should I wish/Not to be powerful nor be rich/
Beauty like flowers will soon decay/Pleasures like time will steal away/A mind secure in innocence/A conscience void of all offence/ A gracious heart and free from care/Shall be my wish shall be my prayer"
Densely embroidered floral and tree detached motifs ( similar to Berlin Woolwork patterns) surround the inscriptions, all enclosed by a floral border.
Height: 34.2 cm
Width: 44.5 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2018-01-29) by Butcher, Mr & Mrs
Accession number: T.20-2018
Primary reference Number: 225687
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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