How Dear to This Heart

How Dear to This Heart

Estimated Date Stitched:
1935

Estimated Age of Stitcher:
adult

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Name of Stitcher:

Type of Sampler:
other*
*Saying

Size of Sampler:
Width: 10in
Height: 12.5in

✔︎ Framed

Description:

archivally framed

Condition: Excellent

Description of condition:

Fabric Type:
Linen

Approximate thread count:
32

Embroidery thread type:
cotton

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Case:

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Borders: other – modified greek key

Motifs: plants, buildings

Type of stitches: Cross

Name or initials on sampler: none

Verse or Inscription:

How Dear to This Heart

Owner / Donor Story:

Passed onto me by my Aunt Margaret along with other pieces of needlework. This is a piece that was likely done by one of my great aunts around 1935-1940.

Other Information:

Photographs

No. of photographs: Number of photographs: 3

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