Object number
51/1300
Exhibition
Creator
Description
Sampler of letters and numerals in black thread on a cream background: 'Mary Rose Norwich Aged 8 years'. Lavinia Smith collection.
This is an embroidered sampler of letters and numerals in black thread on a cream background, and the words 'Mary Rose Norwich Aged 8 years'. Lavinia Smith acquired it from Mrs Goldingham, whose mother had made it and was presumably Mary Rose from Norwich.
Physical description
needlework sampler
Label Text
Needlework samplers and samples // These needlework samplers and samples are some examples of a broad range of textile pieces in the Museum of English Rural Life’s collections. They are not usually seen on display in the permanent galleries. // They are on display today as part of a family workshop where participants can create their own landscape using layered fabrics and hand stitch details. // MERL 68/434 Needlework sampler // MERL 51/1300 Needlework sampler // MERL 59/17/1-45 Needlework samples.
Archival history
Object treatment report - 'Dated 18-12-2008', MERL Miscellaneous note - [on back] - Sampler made by Mrs Goldingham's mother
Production place
Norwich
Production date
1840-01-01 - 1849-12-31
Production period
1840s
Object name
Material
Technique
Associated subject
Associated person/institution
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8774.tif - High resolution image
