Sampler
1796 (made)
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Sampler of embroidered linen with coloured silks in cross, stem and satin stitches. The embroidery is carried out in very small neat stitches. In the centre is a verse beginning with 'Sarah Williams is my name' with the inscription 'Sarah Williams, her work', and the date 'July the 22nd 1796' worked in shades of pink and red within a square border of continuous S-scrolls with a flower in each corner. Above are two lines of alphabets, a line of formal ornament and a row of diphthongs and S-scrolls with flower motifs underneath.
On either side, the main square flower and tree motifs are arranged symmetrically, each one on a line of satin stitch in yellow. Below are two lines of satin stitch above each of which are floral and other motifs arranged symmetrically in lines. Border on three sides of a chevron strawberry pattern.
On either side, the main square flower and tree motifs are arranged symmetrically, each one on a line of satin stitch in yellow. Below are two lines of satin stitch above each of which are floral and other motifs arranged symmetrically in lines. Border on three sides of a chevron strawberry pattern.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered linen with coloured silks |
| Brief description | Sampler of embroidered linen with coloured silks, embroidered by Sarah Williams, England, dated 1796 |
| Physical description | Sampler of embroidered linen with coloured silks in cross, stem and satin stitches. The embroidery is carried out in very small neat stitches. In the centre is a verse beginning with 'Sarah Williams is my name' with the inscription 'Sarah Williams, her work', and the date 'July the 22nd 1796' worked in shades of pink and red within a square border of continuous S-scrolls with a flower in each corner. Above are two lines of alphabets, a line of formal ornament and a row of diphthongs and S-scrolls with flower motifs underneath. On either side, the main square flower and tree motifs are arranged symmetrically, each one on a line of satin stitch in yellow. Below are two lines of satin stitch above each of which are floral and other motifs arranged symmetrically in lines. Border on three sides of a chevron strawberry pattern. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Sarah Williams is my name' and 'Sarah Williams, her work' and 'July the 22nd 1796' (In the centre) |
| Credit line | Given by Dorothy, Lady Young |
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| Accession number | T.146-1962 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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