Sampler with compound division equation 1840 - 1860

This sampler, created between 1840 and 1860 by Mary Ann Sadler when she was nine years old, showcases her proficiency in needlework and arithmetic. The piece features a compound division problem worked out in meticulous red stitches. The sampler also includes details about the school she attended: "d.a.f. Markham School, North Audley Street, Grosvenor Square, London." This type of sampler, demonstrating a young girl's skills in both practical and academic disciplines, was a popular educational tool in the 19th century.