Darning Sampler
1820 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Linen darning sampler worked in coloured silks using a series of darning patterns. In the centre is a square marked out by red patterns. It contains the initials 'M.P.' and the date '1820' worked in dark green in Algerian eye stitch. Below is the inscription 'OUD 14 YAAR' in yellow cross stitch. This central motif is surrounded by eight darning patterns in green, pink, yellow, red, blue and cream silk threads.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Darned linen in coloured silks |
| Brief description | Linen darning sampler worked in coloured silks, Netherlands, dated 1820 |
| Physical description | Linen darning sampler worked in coloured silks using a series of darning patterns. In the centre is a square marked out by red patterns. It contains the initials 'M.P.' and the date '1820' worked in dark green in Algerian eye stitch. Below is the inscription 'OUD 14 YAAR' in yellow cross stitch. This central motif is surrounded by eight darning patterns in green, pink, yellow, red, blue and cream silk threads. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Production type | Unique |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'MP / 1820 / OUD 14 YAAR' (Embroidered in the centre)
|
| Credit line | Given by Miss M. C. Sparrow, from the collection of Miss Marjory Bine Renshaw |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.323-1960 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | October 2, 2002 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
