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Sampler (England)
This is a Sampler. It was embroidered by Charlotte Payne Lloyd. It is dated 1819 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is silk on wool and its technique is cross, satin, stem and chain stitches on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.
This object was
donated by
Unknown.
It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection.
Its dimensions are
H x W: 42.5 x 33.5 cm (16 3/4 x 13 3/16 in.)
It is signed
"Charlotte Payne Lloyd, aged 13 years, June 29 1819"
It is inscribed
"Learn to contemn all praise betimes/ For flatt'ry is the nurse of crimes/ With early virtue plant thy breast/ The specious arts of vice detest/ Charlotte Payne Lloyd/ Aged 13 years June 29 1819."
Cite this object as
Sampler (England); Embroidered by Charlotte Payne Lloyd; silk on wool; H x W: 42.5 x 33.5 cm (16 3/4 x 13 3/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection; 1976-100-10
