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Sampler

1777 (made)
Place of origin

Linen sampler embroidered in coloured silks with bands of various styles of floral and geometric motifs in various stitches including Bargello/flame stitch, cross stitch, satin stitch, whitework, etc.

Object details

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Brief description
Sampler, English? Signed Jane Rollstone Alleyne 1777. Embroidered linen
Physical description
Linen sampler embroidered in coloured silks with bands of various styles of floral and geometric motifs in various stitches including Bargello/flame stitch, cross stitch, satin stitch, whitework, etc.
Dimensions
  • Length: 42.5cm (Note: converted from department register)
  • Width: 21.6cm (Note: converted from department register)
Marks and inscriptions
JANE ROLLSTONE ALLEYNE.10.17.77
Credit line
Given by Sir Francis Charles Oppenheimer KCMG
Collection
Accession number
T.24-1940

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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