Textile - C. B. Child's Victorian Sampler, C.B, Mid 19th century

Historical information

Sampler belonged to Mrs H. Howen-Allen's grandmother, but not embroidered by her.

Physical description

Traditional style sampler, done by a young child. Coarse linen alphabet, numbers

Inscriptions & markings

C.B
"Jesus permit thy gracious name
to stand as the first effort of my infant hand"

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