Sampler

Description
A brown linen sampler that is embroidered in browns and greens. " One thing is needful" is written across the top. There is a large parrot depicted in the centre with " Prety (sic) Poll " written underneath. "One thing is needful". "May I this one thing needful seek / This one thing needful find /
Possessed of thee I want no more / Be all things else resignd. (sic)/
Jane Lan" is written below the images.
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Production role
Artist
Production period
Victorian
Classification
Art Object
Credit line
The verse featured on this sampler is from Luke 10:42. Parrots were a popular feature on samplers from the Victorian era.
Accession number
A81.584
Collection type
Textiles
Social History
Material
Linen
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