Not on display

Sampler

1750-1800 (made)
Place of origin

Rectangular sampler embroidered with religious inscriptions, floral, tree, and bird motifs, with a continuous border of single floral stems

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
wool canvas; embroidery in silk threads
Brief description
Embroidery sampler, 1750-1800, English, signed Ann Boneherrin
Physical description
Rectangular sampler embroidered with religious inscriptions, floral, tree, and bird motifs, with a continuous border of single floral stems
Dimensions
  • Length: 38.1cm (Note: converted from department register)
  • Width: 29.8cm (Note: converted from department register)
Credit line
Given by Miss Lucy Clement
Collection
Accession number
T.3-1942

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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