Sampler; Ann Mcainsh (later Mrs John Gow), 1826

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Sampler; Ann Mcainsh (later Mrs John Gow), 1826

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Toitū Otago Settlers Museum

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Description

This small sampler looks like the work of a beginner. It is nicely designed and reasonably well executed but the unevenness to some of the lettering suggests it may have been a learning exercise. The verse from St Matthew’s Gospel – one of the Beatitudes in fact - is a cheerier one than most of those that appear on samplers of its time. The spot motifs feature plants, birds and animals set around a building that probably represents the sewer’s school. Her signature and date are in the upper p...

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https://ehive.com/collections/3242/objects/27626

Related subjects

Ann Mcainsh / John Gow / North East Valley / St Matthew's Gospel

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