Ann Jones, 1818

Textile

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ERS Needlework Collection

Name/Title

Ann Jones, 1818

Entry/Object ID

1997.1.1

Description

The sampler with stylized meandering floral motif encloses various stylized trees, geometric devices, animals and the inscription, "Whilst Shepherds Watched Their Flock By Night/All Seated on the Ground the Angel Came Down/And Glory Shown Around". A small wreath on the lower left includes the name of the maker, Ann Jones, and a small wreath on the lower right includes the date 1818. The background fabric is a fine linen gauze, and the stitching is very fine and tiny. There is a combination of tiny cross stitches and satin stitches.

Use

Sampler

Context

The verse is attributed to a Christmas carol describing the Annunciation to the Shepherds, with words attributed to Irish hymnist, lyricist and England's Poet Laureate Nahum Tate, c 1696. Another similar sampler was made in Sudbury, Suffolk, UK, and it is likely that this sampler is also attributed to Sudbury, Suffolk.

Collection

ERS Sampler Collection

Category

Counted thread embroidery

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Ann Jones

Role

Embroiderer

Time Period

Federal

Place

* Untyped Place

Sudbury, Suffolk, UK

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription, Date, Artist's name

Location

center

Transcription

"Whilst Shepherds Watched Their Flock By Night/All Seated on the Ground the Angel Came Down/And Glory Shown Around". A small wreath on the lower left includes the name of the maker, Ann Jones, and a small wreath on the lower right includes the date 1818. The date the sampler was made, 1818 is enclosed within a wreath of flowers on the lower left. The name of the artist, Ann Joes, is enclosed within a wreath of flowers on the lower right.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Silk embroidery