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Sampler

20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Embroidered sampler of coarse woven fabric with a symbolic design consisting of a cross, chalice, crowned figures, candles and hearts. In embroidery cotton and some metal thread in running, couching, satin, darning and Roumanian stitch.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered in cotton and metal threads
Brief description
Embroidered sampler of coarse woven fabric in cotton and metal threads, Finland, 20th century
Physical description
Embroidered sampler of coarse woven fabric with a symbolic design consisting of a cross, chalice, crowned figures, candles and hearts. In embroidery cotton and some metal thread in running, couching, satin, darning and Roumanian stitch.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.5in
  • Width: 6.75in
Credit line
Given by the Needlework Development Scheme
Production
NDS 1213
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.163-1962

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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