< Back to Search

Collection Item: Sampler

Basic info

Collection
Costume and Textiles
Object name
Sampler
Object category
Textile crafts
Object subcategory
Embroidery and tapestry
Creators
Wilson, Jemima (Stitcher)
Description
Sampler, unframed. Worked on linen in green wool cross stitch. Pulled thread work border and single line. Six rows of alphabet, numerals and crowns, divided by various geometric patterns. Beneath are the worker's name and age. The date has been added outside the border.
Production date start
1811
Period
Georgian
Regency

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : TDP189
Alternative number
125/41b
SM1810/1
Number of objects
1
Classification code
2.46
2.8312
Classification scheme
SHIC
SHIC
ID
10003088

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Linen (Whole)
Wool (Thread)
Dimensions
Whole length 225.0 mm
Whole width 195.0 mm

Production

Creators
Wilson, Jemima (Stitcher)
Technique
Embroidered
Cross stitch