Frances Fox Lancasterian School Needlework Sampler

Frances Fox Lancasterian School Needlework Sampler, England, 1838, stitched in red silk thread on a linen background, five lines of alphabet and numbers, signed "Frances Fox/Aged 9 Years/Lancasterian School" above verse "Think of the Negro Mother when/Her Child is torn away/Sold for a litle slave Oh Then/For that Poor Mother Pray," ht. 8, wd. 7 1/4 in. Note: The Lancasterian system of education was founded by Joseph Lancaster (1778-1838) in England in the late 18th century. The system relied upon a single schoolmaster to teach a select group of pupils referred to as Monitors to then use their knowledge to teach the rest of the students. During Lancaster's lifetime, he formed at least fifty such schools across England. According to genealogical information, Hannah Fox was baptized in Gloucester, England, October 18, 1829, and died in 1869. Estimate $1,200-1,500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.