SAM-06029
Estimated Date Stitched:
January 1885
Estimated Age of Stitcher:
12
School and/or Teacher:
Name of Stitcher:
Blanche Skipper
Type of Sampler:
alphabet
Size of Sampler:
Width: 7.5in
Height: 7.5in
Description:
Condition: Good
Description of condition:
Fabric Type:
Linen
Approximate thread count:
25
Embroidery thread type:
other*
*Flower
Number of letters:
Case: Upper Case, Lower Case
Description of alphabets:
Number of sets of numerals: Number of sets of numerals: 7
Description of numerals:
Borders: Simple Cross
Motifs:
Type of stitches: Cross
Name or initials on sampler: Blanche Skipper (Grandmother of Owner)
Verse or Inscription:
Owner / Donor Story:
Blanch Skipper was age 12 when she made this sampler at school.
Other Information:
Photographs
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Description of photographs:
Reference numbers: (Museum, archive or other references associated with sampler)
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