Explore the CollectionSampler

Measurements
48cm x 60cm
Place of Origin
England
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1900-1929 Early)/1911
Registration Number
2023-025
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Long and Short Stitch,Stem Stitch,
Objects
Samplers,

Physical Description

Partly worked sampler stamped on natural linen worked with multicoloured silk thread. George V coronation sampler with lettering "SEND HIM VICTORIOUS HAPPY AND GLORIOUS. LONG TO REIGN OVER US. GOD SAVE THE KING." In a lozenge below this lettering "Worked by Mahala Howard 1911". A scrolling acorn and oakleaf border. Motifs include depictions of King George and Queen Mary, the coronation crown, three trees, a rose and thistle, shamrock and 2 doves bearing a branch.

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