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Lucy Collins. 1845

The unusual verse on this sampler is titled 'Inscription on a Sundial..'
It has been worked on a fine cream wool ground with bright crewel wool thread.

Framed size: 45 x 52 cm.

 Inscription on a Sundial.

Mask well my shade, and seriously attend

The silent lessons of a common friend : -

Since time and life speed hastily away ,

And no one can recall the former day ,

Improve each fleeting hour before 'tis past ;

And know each fleeting hour may be thy last.

Lucy Collins Aged 14 1845.,