Description:Rectangular sampler worked entirely in cross stitch on a cream wollen ground. . Stylised floral border on three sides and other motifs: bird, flowers, basket of fruit, vase of flowers, swan. Embroidered in green, yellow, brown, blue and red silk threads. Central verse embroidered in black thread. Made by Hannah Thacker of Saredon School, and dated 6 June 1821.
Towards the end of the 18th century, samplers taught not only sewing but also literacy in the forms of alphabets, numerals and religious texts. These grew in importance and became an almost essential part of sampler making throughout the 19th century. From the Staffordshire County Museum Collection.
From the Staffordshire County Museum Collection.