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Sampler

ca. 1870 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Embroidered sampler in brightly coloured wools on canvas with geometric designs. It is mounted on a roller and bound with pale blue silk. With cross, tent, and double-running stitches in wool yarn.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered canvas with cross, tent, and double-running stitches in wool yarn
Brief description
Embroidered sampler in brightly coloured wools on canvas; England; ca. 1870.
Physical description
Embroidered sampler in brightly coloured wools on canvas with geometric designs. It is mounted on a roller and bound with pale blue silk. With cross, tent, and double-running stitches in wool yarn.
Dimensions
  • Length: 45in
  • Width: 9.5in
Marks and inscriptions
Transliteration
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Credit line
Given by G. Baron Ash, Esq.
Object history
Registered File number 1929/5573
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.86-1929

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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