On this day in 1825, Maria, the eldest Brontë sister, died of consumption at the age of eleven. It has been suggested that she served as a model for the character of Helen Burns in "Jane Eyre". This sampler was completed by Maria in 1822, just three short years before her death.
The lost of three Bronte siblings within 8 months later is so spectacular , the first two sometimes get over looked. This is beautifully done . Thanks for posting !
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