Practice Sewing Sampler
Date1812
Object NameSampler
Mediumlinen ground, cotton thread, paper
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall (Unframed and Unmounted Height x Width): 520 × 202mm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS001203
About MeThis sampler was made by Elespet Harvie aged 22 probably to celebrate her wedding to Peter Forbes in 1812.
She lists the initials of deceased family members in black thread.
There are trees, flowers and the outline of a house embroidered on the lower part of the sampler.
1835
19th century
Possibly 1820s - 1830s
16-May-1859
