Sampler
1800-1899 (made)
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This sampler was worked by an experienced embroiderer who used it to record stitches, motifs and patterns for future reference. Some of the original colours have faded.
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| Materials and techniques | Linen, embroidered with silk in double running variations and combinations, satin stitch and eyelets |
| Brief description | A linen sampler embroidered with silk, Turkey, 19th century |
| Physical description | Sampler, linen embroidered with silk in double running variations and combinations, satin stitch and eyelets. Brightly coloured sampler with two embroidered inscriptions; the most noticeable feature is a parrot worked in blue outlines in the upper left hand corner. |
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| Credit line | Given by G. D. Hornblower, Esq. |
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| Summary | This sampler was worked by an experienced embroiderer who used it to record stitches, motifs and patterns for future reference. Some of the original colours have faded. |
| Bibliographic reference | Illustrated in 'Ottoman Embroidery' by Marianne Ellis and Jennifer Wearden (V&A Publication, 2001); plate 155 |
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| Accession number | T.328-1921 |
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| Record created | January 31, 2001 |
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