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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
Issott, Ann (Stitcher)
Description
Sampler, unframed. Worked on linen in silk thread cross stitch. Single line, green border. Eight rows of mixed alphabet and numerals divided by lines of different patterns, one worked in Algerian eye stitch. Underneath are the worker's name and date. Beneath is a religious verse in black, surrounded by motifs of birds, animals and crowns.
Production date start
1811
Period
Georgian
Regency

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : TDP199
Alternative number
341/2/52
Sm1810/11
Number of objects
1
Classification code
2.46
2.8312
Classification scheme
SHIC
SHIC
ID
10003098

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Linen (Whole)
Silk (Thread)
Dimensions
Whole length 302.0 mm
Whole width 211.0 mm

Production

Creators
Issott, Ann (Stitcher)
Technique
Embroidered
Cross stitch