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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
Clay, Mary (Stitcher)
Description
Sampler, unframed. Worked on linen in wool cross stitch. Pulled thread work border with an inner single red line border. Five rows of mixed alphabet, numerals and family initials, divided by rows of geometric patterns. Beneath are the worker's name, age, place and year, also divided by rows of geometric patterns. Worked in various colours. Backed with white paper.
Production date start
1814
Period
Georgian
Regency

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : TDP185
Alternative number
179/22/54
SM1810/4
Number of objects
1
Classification code
2.46
2.8312
Classification scheme
SHIC
SHIC
ID
10003084

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Linen (Whole)
Wool (Thread)
Paper (Backing)
Dimensions
Whole length 258.0 mm

Production

Creators
Clay, Mary (Stitcher)
Location
South Shields
Technique
Embroidered
Cross stitch