SAM-06021
Estimated Date Stitched:
1909
Estimated Age of Stitcher:
15
School and/or Teacher:
1. Middelburg 2. Linnen
Name of Stitcher:
Suzanna Maria Beckers
Type of Sampler:
alphabet
Size of Sampler:
Width: 70cm
Height: 50cm
Description:
Condition: Excellent
Description of condition:
Fabric Type:
Linen
Approximate thread count:
36
Embroidery thread type:
cotton
Number of letters: Number of Alphabets: 20
Case:
Description of alphabets:
Number of sets of numerals: Number of sets of numerals: 10
Description of numerals:
Borders: other – Corners 2x lower right double ring, stylized flower, lower left serpentine motif and saddle
Motifs: plants, animals, buildings, crown, family record
Type of stitches: Cross
Name or initials on sampler: Suzanna Maria Beckers
Verse or Inscription:
Owner / Donor Story:
Owner’s mother attended a school for orphans to teach girls a usable craft that they could make a livelihood.
Other Information:
Photographs
No. of photographs: Number of photographs: 3
Description of photographs:
Reference numbers: (Museum, archive or other references associated with sampler)
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