Comments on: Mary Linwood’s Exhibitions of Her Needlework, 1798-1845

By: Things To Do In London Today: Friday 15 February | Londonist

Things To Do In London Today: Friday 15 February | Londonist — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 07:04:20 +0000

[...] Mary Linwood was particularly accomplished and after a successful exhibition, set up a permanent gallery in Savile House. After her death her work was sold off by Christie’s at much lower values than they were held during her lifetime. Find out more. [...]

By: sb1951

sb1951 — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:33:45 +0000

Mary Linwood was awarded a Silver Medal in 1786 by the Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce for three pieces of needlework: a hare, still life and a head of King Lear.

By: Review: The Annotated Emma by Jane Austen, Edited and Annotated by David M. Shaphard « Jane Austen's World

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:35:03 +0000

[...] Mrs. Elton is not only a comical foil, but she represents something more: The figure of Mrs. Elton also corresponds to one seen frequently in the literature of the time, that of the vulgar parvenu. Many writers offered satirical depictions of newly rich merchants and their families, who aspired to rise into genteel society and to emulate the manners and ways of those above them. But, while full of self-assurance and a belief that they knew what was correct and fashionable, their manners, speech, and behavior continually betrayed their true ignorance.” A black and white illustration of this painting @The Victoria and Albert Museum is included in this edition. Miss Mary Linwood holds a painting in her left hand and needlework wool in her lap. She mastered the craft of needlework paintings and is known for her intricate and detailed works. Click here to read my post about Miss Linwood. [...]

By: Helen Linwood

Helen Linwood — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:22:39 +0000

We learn something everyday. I love Jacobean Crewel work and whilst hunting stumbled on Miss Linwood.
I wonder if there is a conection?
Helen Linwood

By: Lucky Miss Linwood « Two Teens in the Time of Austen

Lucky Miss Linwood « Two Teens in the Time of Austen — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 14:33:18 +0000

[...] let Miss Vic at Jane Austen’s World — who is always so thorough — fill you in on the life of Mary Linwood. [...]

By: Dana Huff

Dana Huff — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:04:21 +0000

As an occasional cross-stitcher myself, I know how much time this work must have taken. It’s very good.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:18:53 +0000

Egads! Ms. Lowes was a feisty woman! I even winced when I read her comments on Ms. Linwood’s work!!

Thanks for the lovely article on needlework ;) I learn something new everyday from your blog.

By: Malyss

Malyss — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:35:24 +0000

I did not know her at all, but I think her work is impressive!
Thank you for that discovery!
I’m very shocked by the violence of the hate of the other woman (Lowes). Wether you like Mary’s work or not, how not to recognize the patience and the artistic quality?..