SAM-10007
Estimated Date Stitched:
1828
Estimated Age of Stitcher:
School and/or Teacher:
Name of Stitcher:
S A Cannam
Type of Sampler:
alphabet
Size of Sampler:
Width: 23cm
Height: 23cm
✔︎ Framed
Description:
Wood
Condition: Good
Description of condition:
Fabric Type:
Linen
Approximate thread count:
28
Embroidery thread type:
silk, wool
Number of letters:
Case: Upper Case, Lower Case
Description of alphabets:
Number of sets of numerals: Number of sets of numerals: 12
Description of numerals:
Borders: other – Outer border, borders separating alphabets and letters, border in middle of sampler
Motifs: plants, animals, buildings
Type of stitches: other – Cross stitch, Algerian Eyelet
Name or initials on sampler: S A Cannam
Verse or Inscription:
My God permit me not to be
A stranger to myself and thee
Owner / Donor Story:
Donated by Mrs. Geo. Brighty which was given by Mrs
William McClinchy Sr. formerly of Midland
Other Information:
Photographs
No. of photographs: Number of photographs: 15
Description of photographs:
Reference numbers: (Museum, archive or other references associated with sampler)
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