Textile - Hannah Kefford Angell Sampler 1843, Hannah Kefford Angell, 1843

Historical information

Gifted by P.L.C. School Craft Dept. Melbourne by courtesy of Miss Lexie Luly, Art Mistress P.L.C. 1970.
See attached letter.

Physical description

Cream even weave linen with cross stitched religious text, house, and ships, flowers and animals. Border of flowers.
Pale wooden frame.

Inscriptions & markings

"Tis religion that can give
sweetest pleasures while we live
tis religion must supply solid comfort when we die"
Hannah Kefford Angell Aged 8 years 1843

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