SAM-06005
Estimated Date Stitched:
March 16 (1888)
Estimated Age of Stitcher:
8
School and/or Teacher:
Edinburgh, Scotland
Name of Stitcher:
Eliza Ker
Type of Sampler:
alphabet
Size of Sampler:
Width: 17in
Height: 11in
Description:
Condition: Good
Description of condition:
Deterioration of threads, some holes
Fabric Type:
Linen
Approximate thread count:
22
Embroidery thread type:
cotton
Number of letters:
Case: Upper Case, Lower Case, Mixed Case
Description of alphabets:
ABC. abc. Roman
Additional algerianey alphabet A-G
Number of sets of numerals: Number of sets of numerals: 9
Description of numerals:
Borders: Vine
Motifs: plants, crown, other
Type of stitches:
Name or initials on sampler: Eliza Ker (great grand mother to owner)
Verse or Inscription:
Owner / Donor Story:
Other Information:
Photographs
No. of photographs: Number of photographs: 4
Description of photographs:
Reference numbers: (Museum, archive or other references associated with sampler)
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