SAM-10008
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Size of Sampler:
Width: 35.5cm
Height: 39cm
✔︎ Framed
Description:
Wood
Condition: Poor
Description of condition:
Fabric Type:
Linen
Approximate thread count:
28
Embroidery thread type:
wool
Number of letters:
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Borders: – Vine with flower pattern, border along right side, small S border in centre area
Motifs: plants, animals, buildings
Type of stitches: Cross
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Owner / Donor Story:
Donated by Margaret Stevens
Other Information:
Top Alphabet: S and J are darker than other letters
Middle Alphabet: J is backwards, Q is same as O, only completed to R
Lower Alphabet: letters are repeated ( a,c,e,f,g,s,t,w,x,y,z)
Some motifs in centre area along with s border appear to be added after main motifs completed
Photographs
No. of photographs: Number of photographs: 4
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