Lot 96
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An unusual sampler by Susan Springell 1811 embroidered in fresh coloured silks in various stitches, worked with a central cartouche with three young girls and a boy, with a house below and floral spot motifs above with birds perched on a flagged pavilion and the line "When this you see remember me", within a border of stylised honeysuckle--14 x 18½in. (35 x 46cm.), framed and glazed, some insect holes

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An unusual sampler by Susan Springell 1811 embroidered in fresh coloured silks in various stitches, worked with a central cartouche with three young girls and a boy, with a house below and floral spot motifs above with birds perched on a flagged pavilion and the line "When this you see remember me", within a border of stylised honeysuckle--14 x 18½in. (35 x 46cm.), framed and glazed, some insect holes
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Lot Essay

With a handwritten note attached to the back: "This was executed by Susan Springolle. She was Nurse to Princess Adelaide of Cambridge, who after became the Duchess of Teck, her daughter became Queen Mary. This was purchased by the late Owner at a Sale in Devon about 1919-1920 for 5.5.0 with the above History. The School of Needlework say this is quite unique having the Picture after Cypriani."[sic]

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