Early 19th Century Needlework Sampler by Emma Perks, Dated 1826 – Aged 9 – Framed

Early 19th Century Needlework Sampler by Emma Perks, Dated 1826 – Aged 9 – Framed


A charming and highly decorative early 19th-century English needlework sampler, beautifully worked by Emma Perks, and proudly inscribed “Emma Perks her Work, May 19th 1826, Aged 9.”


This authentic Georgian-period sampler features a traditional floral border and a heartfelt verse on mercy and compassion, including the well-known lines:


“Teach me to feel another’s woe,

To hide the fault I see;

That mercy I to others show,

That mercy show to me.”


The sampler also contains a religious inscription referencing Jehovah, Jove, or Lord, reflecting the educational and moral instruction given to young girls during the early 19th century. The work is executed in coloured threads on linen canvas and remains housed in an attractive later wooden frame.


A wonderful piece of English social history, offering a fascinating glimpse into childhood education and domestic accomplishment during the Georgian era. Ideal for collectors of samplers, early textiles, folk art, and country house interiors.


Beautifully framed, measures approx 40cm x 41cm


Presented in vintage framed condition with age-related fading and wear to the threads and ground fabric, consistent with a piece approaching 200 years old. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.