Maker: Perkins, Sophia
Sampler, canvas, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch. A strawberry borders frames the main body of the sampler which comprises a bird on a bough, a basket of fruit, detached roses, strawberries, plants and the inscription 'Jesus permit thy gracious name to .tand/ as the first effort of Sophia's hand/ and while her fingers o'er the sampler move/Engage her tender mind to seek thy love/ with thy dear children may she bear a part/ and write thy name thy-self upon her heart/ Sophia Perkins aged 10 years 1850'.
History note: From the collection of the late L.H. Smyth, M.A., LL.B. Trinity Hall
Given by J.R.V Smyth
Length: 31.5 cm
Width: 31.6 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1982-03-08) by Smyth, J. R. V.
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1850
: Queen Victoria
Weaving
: Sampler, canvas, embroidered with polychrome silks in cross-stitch
Embroidering
Accession number: T.2-1982
Primary reference Number: 110927
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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