Go back Individual results Click to enlarge Object Name: sampler Title: Creator: Date: 1836-04-30 Material: linen Credit Line: Object Number: SH.1960.87.3 Institution: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum Description: A sampler on finely woven linen made by Mary Cotton aged 9 on 30th April, 1836.The text reads 'Wisdom is the principal thing therefore get wisdom and with all thy getting get understanding'. This is a quote from the Bible, Proverbs 4:7 and highlights that understanding is more important than acquiring things, whether it is possessions, friends or knowledge. Search the collections ×