Historical information

Samplers served as both a learning tool and a showcase of a young girls skill in needlework, literacy and numeracy.

Physical description

Sampler with floral border surround. Rows of alphabet and numbers embroidered in red four-sided stitch.
Brown alphabet embroidered in eyelet stitch.
Separated by rows of ornate patterns.
Religious verse in dark brown surrounded by vases of flowers and floral motifs.

Inscriptions & markings

Beathea Jannett Dickenson her work finished in the ninth year of her age 1840
" Jesus permit thy Gracious Name to stand
As the First effort of an infants hand
And while her fingers oe'r the canvas move
engage her tender heart to seek thy love
With thy dear children let her share a part
And write thy Name thyself upon her heart"