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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
Abbot, Matilda (Stitcher)
Description
Sampler, unframed. Worked on wool in silk threads. Geometric strawberry border with a leaf in each corner. Ten rows of alphabet and numerals worked in cross stitch and Algerian Eye stitch, divided with lines in different designs. Beneath is a moral motto the worker's name and tree motifs. Backed with cotton. Various colours.
Production date start
1800
Production date end
1830
Period
Georgian
Regency
William IV

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : TDP235
Number of objects
1
Classification code
2.46
2.8312
Classification scheme
SHIC
SHIC
ID
10003136

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Wool (Whole)
Cotton (Backing)
Silk (Thread)
Dimensions
Whole length 332.0 mm
Whole width 204.0 mm

Production

Creators
Abbot, Matilda (Stitcher)
Technique
Cross stitch
Algerian eye stitch