Sampler
1770-1799 (made)
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Sampler of embroidered linen in coloured silks in cross, chain and darning stitches. In the centre is a basket of various flowers. Twelve crosses in darning fill the surrounding spaces, and the border consists of a wavy band and floral sprigs. Signed.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered linen in coloured silks |
| Brief description | Sampler of embroidered linen in coloured silks, embroidered by Mary Norton, England, 1770-1799 |
| Physical description | Sampler of embroidered linen in coloured silks in cross, chain and darning stitches. In the centre is a basket of various flowers. Twelve crosses in darning fill the surrounding spaces, and the border consists of a wavy band and floral sprigs. Signed. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Mary Norton (signed below the basket of flowers) |
| Credit line | Given by Miss Agnes S. Fox |
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| Accession number | T.117-1931 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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