Object Detail
Description
untitled (from A Sentimental Journey) framed scene with figures, coach, birds and animals this embroidery was sewn by a 14-year old girl named Margerette Spottiswood (afterwards Blackham) in 1796 the inspiration for her work came from Laurence Stern’s book 'A Sentimental Journey through France & Italy' written in 1768.
Maker and role
artist: Margerette Spottiswood
Production place
England
Production date
1796
Media description
silk embroidered
Measurements
485 x 400 mm
Credit line
Foundation Collection, 1989
Project credit line
This digital record has been made available on TJC Collection Online through a significant donation from the OPENING DOORS fund, the generous support of The Friends of The Johnston Collection, and Digitisation Champion Christine Bell
Accession number
A1011
TJC reference number
1284
