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Sampler

1949 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Machine-embroidered sampler for a yoke, and sketch. With camels walking in a row. Part of the Kessell experiment (1949) of embroidery interpretations carried out by teachers and students from colleges of art. Mounted together on card (17.5 x 12.5 inches).


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sketch
  • Sampler
Materials and techniques
Machine-embroidered
Brief description
Machine-embroidered sampler for a yoke, and sketch, designed by Mary Kessell and embroidered by Frances Beal, Great Britain, 1949
Physical description
Machine-embroidered sampler for a yoke, and sketch. With camels walking in a row. Part of the Kessell experiment (1949) of embroidery interpretations carried out by teachers and students from colleges of art. Mounted together on card (17.5 x 12.5 inches).
Dimensions
  • Width: 315mm
  • Length: 442mm
Credit line
Given by the Needlework Development Scheme
Production
NDS 2355
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.334&A-1962

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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