SAM-06013
Estimated Date Stitched:
1847
Estimated Age of Stitcher:
School and/or Teacher:
Name of Stitcher:
Rachel Metcalfe
Type of Sampler:
alphabet
Size of Sampler:
Width: 15.2in
Height: 18in
Description:
Condition: Good
Description of condition:
Fabric Type:
Linen
Approximate thread count:
32
Embroidery thread type:
wool
Number of letters:
Case: Upper Case, Lower Case
Description of alphabets:
Number of sets of numerals:
Description of numerals:
Borders: other – All around border
Motifs: plants, animals, crown
Type of stitches: Cross
Name or initials on sampler: Rachel Metcalfe
Verse or Inscription:
Owner / Donor Story:
Purchased approximately 20 years ago from Uno Longmann Antiques, Vancouver, BC (around $400)
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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