SAM-06011
Estimated Date Stitched:
1808
Estimated Age of Stitcher:
8 years
School and/or Teacher:
Name of Stitcher:
Rebecca Holamn
Type of Sampler:
alphabet
Size of Sampler:
Width: 43cm
Height: 32.5cm
Description:
Condition: Poor
Description of condition:
Frayed edges, 1 large hole under top verse, 2-3 med holes top left and stitching worn in places
Fabric Type:
Linen
Approximate thread count:
48
Embroidery thread type:
silk
Number of letters:
Case:
Description of alphabets:
Number of sets of numerals:
Description of numerals:
Borders:
Motifs:
Type of stitches: other – 1,2 or 3, threads: use of single and 2 strand threads
Name or initials on sampler: Rebecca Holman
Verse or Inscription:
Owner / Donor Story:
Trying to find out more but thought to be Jane Amanda’s aunt (sampler 1)
Other Information:
Photographs
No. of photographs: Number of photographs: 9
Description of photographs:
Reference numbers: (Museum, archive or other references associated with sampler)
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