SAMPLER, Framed
CH1982.160
Sampler on linen mainly embroidered in black, brown and greens, with: 'alphabet/ Dazzled with Hope we cannot see/ the cheat of aiming with impatience/ to be great.
When wild Ambition i/ the Heart we find. Farewel Content/ and Quiet of the mind. For glittring/ clouds we leave the solid Shore. And/wonted Happiness returns no more./ Mary Trim/ December 28/ Aged 8 Years/ 1806/ (animals and plants/ buildings ship/ man and woman).
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1982.160 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
| Credit: | Mrs E Maraschal-Garstang |
Material
| Linen/Textile | 0 - Whole |
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| Silk/Textile |
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| Wood | frame |
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| Glass | frame |
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Measurement
| dimensions | 21.5 x 34.5cm |
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