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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
Benson, Ann (Stitcher)
Description
Unframed sampler. Linen worked in green and pink, brown and blue wool using cross stitch. Trailing flower border all round. Motifs include baskets, birds, flowers and hearts. Within a frame there are more motifs including the sun, moon and stars, deer, dogs, a tree and cherubs holding a crown.
Production date start
1831
Period
Georgian
William IV

More info

Identification

Object number
YORCM : BA3196
Alternative number
162/53
Number of objects
1
Classification code
2.83
2.46
Classification scheme
SHIC
SHIC
ID
10004185

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Linen (Whole)
Wool (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole length 502.0 mm
Whole width 427.0 mm

Production

Creators
Benson, Ann (Stitcher)
Technique
Embroidered
Cross stitch