Needlework sampler

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Date:1857

Description:Square punched card, embroidered in dark blue silk thread in cross-stitch, alphabet and numerals. Inscribed 'J.R.B.M. 1857'.

It was made by John Richard Beech Masefield, born in Stone, March 11th 1850. He later lived in Cheadle and was a solicitor. He was the founder of the Hawksmoor Nature Reserve near Cheadle, and was President of the North Staffordshire Field Club four times during the 49 years he was a member. He died at Rosehill, Cheadle in 1932.

96 x 94mm

From the Staffordshire County Collection


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1800s
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1850s
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1900s
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1930s
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Image courtesy of: Staffordshire Museum Service

Donor ref:73.051.0065 (37/21033)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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