Maker: Norman, Lucy Ann
Sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch; all four sides are hemmed and the canvas has been mounted on a board by means of tacks. The sampler depicts detached flower, tree, human, bird, animal and inanimate motifs, and inside frames in the centre, a naturalistic floral arrangement and the verse ' the rose have been washed just washed in/ A shower. Which Mary to Anna convey/ed. This plentiful moisture encumbered the/ flower. And weighed down its beautiful head/ The cup was all filled and the/ leaves were /all wet. And it seems to A fanciful view/ to weep for the buds that had left with/ regret. on the flourishing bush were it grew/ Lucy Ann Norman/ March 1 1849'.
History note: From the collection of the late L.H. Smyth, M.A., LL.B., Trinity Hall
Given by J.R.V. Smyth
Length: 33 cm
Width: 32.7 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1982-03-08) by Smyth, J. R. V.
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1849-03-01
: Queen victoria
The tacks have rusted
Weaving
: Sampler, linen, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch; all four sides are hemmed and the canvas has been mounted on a board by means of tacks
Embroidering
Mounting
Accession number: T.1-1982
Primary reference Number: 110926
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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