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Miniature Sampler, Sudbury British School, 1850

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Miniature English red work 4.5" x 4.75" silk on linen sampler worked in 1850

UC alphabet / LC alphabet / numerals / Sudbury British School / 1850

This small sampler worked with the alphabet in upper and lower case, as well as number 1 through 9, represents the tenth lesson in the "Manual of the System of Teaching Needlework in the Elementary Schools of The British and Foreign School Society," published in 1821. This educational society was founded by Quaker Joseph Lancaster (1778–1838) out of concern for the lack of educational opportunities available to poorer children, particularly those whose families not members of the Church of England. Small samplers such as this are preserved in these manuals, and were also made into objects such as pincushions that were sold to raise funds for the school. 

DATE:

1850

SIZE:

4.5" x 4.75"

CONDITION:

No stitch loss. Some pin holes. Tiny hole in ground below capital letter A. Fading to silk binding tape.

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