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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
Pomfret, Jane Ann (Stitcher)
Description
Sampler, unframed. Worked on canvas in silk thread cross stitch. Geometric floral border. Two rows of alphabet and numerals, and three rows of motifs including ships, a parrot, animals, birds and trees. In the centre is a religious verse, each line worked in a different colour. Along the bottom are the worker's name, age, date and place.
Production date start
1827
Period
Georgian
Regency

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : TDP206
Alternative number
SM1820/16
Number of objects
1
Classification code
2.46
2.8312
Classification scheme
SHIC
SHIC
ID
10003105

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Canvas (Whole)
Silk (Thread)
Dimensions
Whole length 404.0 mm
Whole width 420.0 mm

Production

Creators
Pomfret, Jane Ann (Stitcher)
Location
Coniscliffe
Technique
Embroidered
Cross stitch