Famous homes of Great Britain and their stories (1900)
Malan, Alfred Henry, editor · New York, G. P. Putnam's son; London, The Pall Mall magazine · leaf 115
ick Thence, through the minstrels gallery, into the Drawing-room, where is seen another ponderous mantelpiece, on whichis emblazoned the assertion that, noble as is the stag by nature,his nobility is necessarily increased by supporting the arms ofthe Countess; the assertion being: Sangmne, cornii,… … SACRIFICE OF ISAAC ■ are the two large samplers executed by her hands (doubtless hermaids did their share), representing the Judgment of Solomon and the Sacrifice of Isaac—in the latter of which, besidesAbrahams young men, duly attired in Tudor fmery, may beobserved Lady Shrewsbury herself…
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