Skip to main content
Sampler With House(Blue And Red)
Sampler With House(Blue And Red)
Sampler With House(Blue And Red)

Sampler With House(Blue And Red)

Maker
Date1821
Object NameSampler
Mediumlinen and silk thread
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall (Framed Height x Width): 502 × 312mm
LocationOn Display - Gallery 03
Object numberABDMS014782
About MeThis sampler was sewn by Isabella Smith aged 9 in 1821.

This sampler features a red brick building with a blue slate roof and a lawn with a blue gate and railings. This may be a representation of Isabella's home or school.

There is a religious verse sewn at the top of this sampler:

And will Jehovah condecend
to be my father and my friend
then let my songs with angels join
heaven is cecure if God is mine

The spelling of 'secure' has been incorrectly sewn as 'cecure' by Isabella.
More About Me
Nine-year old Isabella Smith's embroidery skills are well illustrated on this sampler along with a strong religious theme. Perhaps the initials are those of family members and friends?