Linen, embroidered with polychrome wools in cross stitch.
33.5cm x 40cm
13 3/8" x 16 3/4"
Strawberry border enclosing a central depiction of "The Temptation of Adam & Eve" above which are placed the Two Spies of Canaan worked on a smaller scale. The remainder of the sampler is worked withtraditional flora & fauna motifs with the inscription beneath Adam & Eve " Great blessing ever wait on virtuous deeds/And tho a late a sure reward succeeds/ Elizabeth Houltby."
The inscription is taken from the "Mourning Bride" by William Congreve (1670-1729) and was included in many compilations.
Height: 33.5 cm
Width: 40 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2018-01-29) by Butcher, Mr & Mrs
1800 - 1900
Accession number: T.34-2018
Primary reference Number: 225703
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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