Maker: Cameron, Mary (Mrs. Alexis Millar)
Pictorial sampler, wool, embroidered with polychrome silks in satin, cross and stem stitch. There is a selvedge at the top and bottom and the sides are turned under and stitched. A naturalistic floral border encloses a representation of the Trades Hall, Aberdeen; above sit detached floral motifs and the verse' O may I stand before the Lamb/When earth and seas are fled/ And hear the Judge pronounce my name/ With blessings on my head.' Below initials and the inscription 'Mary Cameron Aberdeen' are placed between two lions.
Lady St John Hope Bequest
Method of acquisition: Given (1939-05-30) by Hope, St John, Lady
19th Century
After
1801
CE
-
Before
1900
CE
Weaving
: Border sampler, wool, embroidered with polychrome silks in satin, cross and stem stitch. There is a selvedge at the top and bottom and the sides are turned under and stitched.
Embroidering
Accession number: T.10-1939
Primary reference Number: 110874
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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