SAM-17001
Estimated Date Stitched:
1950
Estimated Age of Stitcher:
60s
School and/or Teacher:
Name of Stitcher:
Granddad's War Sampler
Type of Sampler:
Size of Sampler:
Width: 18in
Height: 18in
✔︎ Framed
Description:
Wood, it has an acid free mat
Condition: Good
Description of condition:
Fabric Type:
other*
*Interlock Canvas
Approximate thread count:
12
Embroidery thread type:
cotton, wool
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Borders:
Motifs: other**Triangles
Type of stitches: Cross
Name or initials on sampler:
Verse or Inscription:
We shal not fail
Churchill
With Gods help we shall prevail
George VI
England Expects
Every man to do
His duty Lord Nelson
The first letter of each word is stitched in red
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