File:Sampler (England), 1834 (CH 18616307) (cropped to Maria).jpg

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Title
English: Sampler (England), 1834
Description
English: Two scenes and a short text within a curving floral border. Top central scene is an illustration of a scene in Laurence Sterne's book "A Sentimental Journey" showing the dejected character, Maria, as she is described in the book. The book is quoted: "God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb said Maria." The bottom scene shows a pagoda over a bridge, a woman holding a parasol and a basket, and two owls sitting in a tree. A balloon carrying two passengers is rises over the pagoda. The text at the top reads, "Elizabeth Tudor Aged 12 years 1834" and "Prepare to meet thy God."
Date 1834
date QS:P571,+1834-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Medium silk and human hair embroidery on wool foundation
Dimensions H x W: 44.5 x 34.3 cm (17 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
Current location
Textiles
Accession number
1981-28-104
Credit line Bequest of Gertrude M. Oppenheimer
Notes
  • Type: Sampler
  • Inscribed: Elizabeth Tudor Aged 12 years 1834
  • Country: United Kingdom
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