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Sampler
Sampler made in England by Charlotte Taylor, about 1855.
Linen ground embroidered with coloured wools, mainly in cross stitch. Zig-zag 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
Measurements
Height
(cm): 30.6
Width
(cm): 28
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