SAMPLER, 1803
H1988.539
Silk needlework on wool backing. Framed. Rural scene with farm buildings in background and farm animals and workers in foreground. "Youth set right at first with Ease go on And each new Task is with new Pleasure done. But if neglected till they grow in Years And each fond Mother her dear darling spares Error becomes habitual and you`ll find Tis then hard Labour to reform the Mind" "Elizabeth Sarah Thorn finished this Work Nov.br 4th 1803 At Mrs Venthams Boarding School Winton In the 10th Year of her Age."
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1988.539 |
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| Accession Date: | 12 Jul 1988 |
Material
| Cardboard/Paper | Wool, silk. Frame: wood, glass, cardboard |
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| Wood/Wood |
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| Glass |
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| Glass/Glass |
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| Silk/Textile |
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| Wood |
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| Wool/Textile |
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Measurement
| height | 430mm |
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| width | 350mm |
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