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Sampler

Sampler

  • Place of origin:

    Turkey (made)

  • Date:

    1800-1899 (made)

  • Artist/Maker:

    Unknown (production)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Linen, embroidered with silk in double running variations and combinations, satin stitch and eyelets

  • Credit Line:

    Given by G. D. Hornblower, Esq.

  • Museum number:

    T.328-1921

  • Gallery location:

    In Storage

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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.

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.

Place of Origin

Turkey (made)

Date

1800-1899 (made)

Artist/maker

Unknown (production)

Materials and Techniques

Linen, embroidered with silk in double running variations and combinations, satin stitch and eyelets

Dimensions

Length: 28 cm, Width: 33 cm

Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)

Illustrated in 'Ottoman Embroidery' by Marianne Ellis and Jennifer Wearden (V&A Publication, 2001); plate 155

Materials

Linen; Silk thread

Techniques

Weaving; Embroidering

Subjects depicted

Leaves; Trees; Bird; Stylized flowers; Bowl; Ewer

Categories

Textiles; Embroidery

Collection code

T&F

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