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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
Maw, Margaret (Stitcher)
Description
Sampler, unframed. Worked on linen in blue wool cross stitch. Single line border. Six rows of mixed alphabet and numerals divided by rows of geometric patterns. Beneath are the worker's name, place, age and date.
Production date start
1818
Period
Georgian
Regency
Identification
Object number
YORCM : TDP184
Alternative number
179/22/54
SM1810/5
Number of objects
1
Classification code
2.46
2.8312
Classification scheme
SHIC
SHIC
ID
10003083
Physical Characteristics
Materials
Linen (Whole)
Wool (Thread)
Dimensions
Whole length 298.0 mm
Whole width 223.0 mm
Production
Creators
Maw, Margaret (Stitcher)
Location
Knedlington
Technique
Embroidered
Cross stitch
