Sampler
1948-1950 (made)
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Sampler of English quilting mounted between two pieces of card with a window cut in the back so that the reverse of the work can be studied. Flesh coloured silk. Right-facing figure of a boy wearing pixie shoes, poised to run or dance.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | quilted silk |
| Brief description | Sample of ecclesiastical needlework and/or embroidery by Barbara Dawson, British, Royal School of Needlework, 1948-50 |
| Physical description | Sampler of English quilting mounted between two pieces of card with a window cut in the back so that the reverse of the work can be studied. Flesh coloured silk. Right-facing figure of a boy wearing pixie shoes, poised to run or dance. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss Barbara Dawson |
| Production | Worked by Barbara Dawson as a student at the Royal School of Needlework. |
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| Accession number | T.56-2003 |
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| Record created | December 18, 2003 |
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