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Historic X-Stitch

Doctor Samuel Johnson [1709 - 1784]

This design was inspired by a contemporary engraving by Thomas Trotter of 1786 and a further painting by T Priscott from 1817 which is currently housed in the Samuel Johnson Birthplace Museum in Lichfield.

"Dr Samuel Johnson [coloured]"

Stitched size on 18-count white aida:
41mm x 100mm (1.6" x 3.9")

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To buy the chart for £1.50 specify reference: HIS402C


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Dr Samuel Johnson

[ 1709 - 1784 ]

Doctor Samuel Johnson was born right in the very heart of Lichfield in Staffordshire and is most famous for his work as a lexicographer, having compiled the first comprehensive English dictionary. He also wrote poems and biographies and left a legacy of profound sayings:

"When two Englishmen meet their
first talk is of the weather"

In addition, one of our best known traditional nursery rhymes was also penned by Dr Johnson:

"Curly locks, curly locks, wilt thou be mine?
Thou shalt not wash dishes,
nor yet feed the swine,
But sit on a cushion and sew a fine seam,
And feed upon strawberries, sugar and cream."