Needlework sampler made by Mary Murphy
Object No. 92/68
Needlework sampler, drawn thread, cotton, made by Mary Murphy, Ireland/Australia, 1837-1860
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Summary
Physical Description
Needlework sampler, drawn thread, cotton, Mary Murphy, Ireland/Australia, 1837-1860. Drawn thread work sampler, small square panel of very fine cream cotton muslin, hand worked with five different rows of decorative drawn thread work, turned hems with fine drawn thread seams.
DIMENSIONS
Width
110 mm
Depth
102 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
This sampler was made by Mary Murphy who was born in Ireland c.1817 and educated at the Female Model School, Kildare Place, Dublin between c.1832 and 1837. Her mother, Renata Sautelle, was a French Huguenot and had fled to Ireland with her family during the French revolution. Mary Murphy came to Australia as governess/teacher to her nephew's (George Murphy) ten children at Moruya. She taught the nine girls of the family music, embroidery, sewing, French and cooking. This sampler was made 1837-1860.
SOURCE
Credit Line
Gift of Ms Mary Blunden, 1992
Acquisition Date
20 January 1992
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