Sampler
1830-1869 (made)
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Silk embroidery on linen in cross, satin, and split stitches. At the top, commencing with a cross, are the letters of the alphabet in capitals, the numberals 1 to 10, and two narrow bands of geometrical ornaments. Below are the emblems of the Passion with birds and fruit trees.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk embroidery on linen |
| Brief description | Embroidered silk on linen; Italy; 1830-1869 |
| Physical description | Silk embroidery on linen in cross, satin, and split stitches. At the top, commencing with a cross, are the letters of the alphabet in capitals, the numberals 1 to 10, and two narrow bands of geometrical ornaments. Below are the emblems of the Passion with birds and fruit trees. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Lewis F. Day |
| Object history | Registered File no. 9901/1926. |
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| Accession number | T.225-1929 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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