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Sampler

1949 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Machine-embroidered sampler in green tambour work, and the design sketch of a leaf motif drawn with a brush. Mounted together on card. Part of the Kessell experiment (1949) of embroidery interpretations carried out by teachers and students from colleges of art.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Sketch
  • Sampler
Materials and techniques
Machine-embroidered, mounted on card
Brief description
Machine-embroidered sampler and design sketch, designed by Mary Kessell, embroidered by Lilian Willey, Great Britain, 1949
Physical description
Machine-embroidered sampler in green tambour work, and the design sketch of a leaf motif drawn with a brush. Mounted together on card. Part of the Kessell experiment (1949) of embroidery interpretations carried out by teachers and students from colleges of art.
Dimensions
  • Width: 8.75in
  • Length: 12.5in
Credit line
Given by the Needlework Development Scheme
Production
NDS 2365
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.324&A-1962

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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