Not currently on display at the V&A

Sampler

ca. 1920 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

White linen cloth onto which are hand embroidered sample monograms mostly in white but with a few in red and blue. One is dated 1915. The cloth is bordered with a wide hem and sewn with a pulled thread line.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton embroidery on linen ground
Brief description
Whitework sampler of monograms; D.L. Hutchinson & Co., British, ca. 1920.
Physical description
White linen cloth onto which are hand embroidered sample monograms mostly in white but with a few in red and blue. One is dated 1915. The cloth is bordered with a wide hem and sewn with a pulled thread line.
Dimensions
  • Width: 134cm
  • Height: 133cm
Marks and inscriptions
'D.L. Hutchinson & Co. Linen Specialists' (At the lower centre edge)
Object history
Historical significance: Manufacturer's samples, presumably made to show clients in Hutchinson's shop. Hutchinson were linen specialists and are likely to have sold table, bed linen and handkerchiefs which was available with specially commissioned monograms
Production
Attribution note: Hand embroidered
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
T.904-2000

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Record createdJanuary 29, 2001
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