SAM-04004
Estimated Date Stitched:
1857
Estimated Age of Stitcher:
8 years
School and/or Teacher:
Name of Stitcher:
Type of Sampler:
alphabet
Size of Sampler:
Width: 20.5cm
Height: 19cm
✔︎ Framed
Description:
Condition: Good
Description of condition:
Fabric Type:
Linen
Approximate thread count:
28
Embroidery thread type:
cotton
Number of letters: Number of Alphabets: 1
Case:
Description of alphabets:
Number of sets of numerals: Number of sets of numerals: 10
Description of numerals:
Borders: Vine
Motifs: plants
Type of stitches: Cross
Name or initials on sampler: Esther Reed
Verse or Inscription:
ALLOTMENT SCHOOL 1857
Inscription: ABCDEFGHIJK/LMNOPQRSTU/VWXYZ * 12345678910# WR.E.RLR M.R ED ADIR*Esther Reed
Owner / Donor Story:
Stitcher unknown, purchased at Antique Shop.
Other Information:
Non-native children attended Allotment schools if they lived in the area.
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