Can you imagine what a dreadful task this was for the young girl. Polychrome samplers are bad enough but an all white. It must have been a punishment! Beautifully worked.
My thanks to Jacquie H who has told me that Maryann Jerry married in 1829 aged 34 years, had a son in 1831, and it looks like twins in 1833.
by Maryann Jerry, aged 10 years. March 14, 1805, linen, the centre embroidered in slate blue linen?, each corner with a whitework cross
17 x 15 in; 43 x 37 cm
You will see some of the young girl's christian name has worn. There are some feint markings to the centre writing and the top area.
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