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Collection Item: Sampler

Basic info

Collection
Costume and Textiles
Object name
Sampler
Object category
Textile crafts
Object subcategory
Embroidery and tapestry
Creators
Place, Isabell (Stitcher)
Description
Sampler, unframed. Worked on linen in wool cross stitch. Green, single line border. Inner border of pink geometric flowers. The whole is worked with rows of mixed alphabet divided by rows of geometric designs. At the bottom are the worker's name and date along with crown, heart and bird motifs. Various coloured wools.
Production date start
1819
Period
Georgian
Regency

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : TDP186
Alternative number
459/38
SM1810/6
Number of objects
1
Classification code
2.46
2.8312
Classification scheme
SHIC
SHIC
ID
10003085

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Linen (Whole)
Wool (Thread)
Dimensions
Whole length 425.0 mm
Whole width 260.0 mm

Production

Creators
Place, Isabell (Stitcher)
Technique
Embroidered
Cross stitch