It is very exciting to see a sampler of the Foundling Hospital of 1763 as interpreted in 1825 by 10 year old Sarah Ann Quartermain. Below is a bird's eye view of the Foundling Hospital painted about 1753 for comparison. I wonder if the brown hatted figures in the sampler grounds represent the girls who wore a distinctive brown uniform. The sale of this sampler will take place in London at Christie's on 9th March. If you would like to know more about, or visit the Foundling Hospital Museum click here. If you missed the free download about the Foundling Hospital click here for your copy.
Sunday 28 February 2010
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