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Sampler

1729 (dated)
Artist/Maker
Ann Duck (embroiderer)
Place of origin
England (made)

Sampler of embroidered linen with blue and maroon thread in cross and Algerian eye stitches. The sampler is divided into two long panels in which is embroidered 'The Ten Commandents' from Exodus Chapter 20 verses 1-10. Inscribed with 'ANN+DUCK + HER SAMPLEAR + FINISHED + IN + THE + ELEVENTH + YEAR + OF + HER + AGE + 1729' and a short prayer.

Object details

Categories
Textiles
Embroidery
Object type
Sampler
Materials and techniques
Embroidered linen
Brief description
Sampler of embroidered linen, embroidered by Ann Duck, England, dated 1729
Physical description
Sampler of embroidered linen with blue and maroon thread in cross and Algerian eye stitches. The sampler is divided into two long panels in which is embroidered 'The Ten Commandents' from Exodus Chapter 20 verses 1-10. Inscribed with 'ANN+DUCK + HER SAMPLEAR + FINISHED + IN + THE + ELEVENTH + YEAR + OF + HER + AGE + 1729' and a short prayer.
Dimensions
  • Length: 18.25in
  • Length: 46.3cm
  • Width: 6.75in
  • Width: 17cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'ANN+DUCK + HER SAMPLEAR + FINISHED + IN + THE + ELEVENTH + YEAR + OF + HER + AGE + 1729' (Embroidered)
  • The Ten Commandments and a short prayer (Embroidered)
Credit line
Given by Mrs Saunders
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.378-1967

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O359690/sampler-ann-duck/
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