Textile - William Smith Sampler Mid 19th C, William Smith, Mid 19th C

Physical description

Sampler with cross stitch, four-sided and eyelet stitches by William Smith, 7 years old. Beige coarse linen, dull and dark colours, red, blue, greens, browns. Framed, glass on green board and green mount.

Inscriptions & markings

"The loss of the Father is much
The loss of a Mother is more
The loss of a Saviour is such
That no one on earth can restore"
William Smith aged 7

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