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Linen ground embroidered with coloured wools, mainly in cross stitch. Zigzag border enclosed within straight lines. Upper half: four rows, separated by a band of satin stitch, containing upper and lower case alphabets, and numerals 1 to 12. Lower half: maker's inscription, surrounded by stylized plant, bird, dog and heart motifs and potted flowering tree with birds. Some moth damage to stitching.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
20.366.3
Creation/Production
Taylor, Charlotte
Date: 1855 (circa)
Acquisition
Purchase
Measurements
Height
(cm): 30.6
Width
(cm): 28
Techniques
hand embroidered
embroidery
Material
linen (flax fabric)
wool (spun and twisted)
Location
In store
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