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Framed Canvas and Wool Sampler sewn by Jemima A I Milne
Framed Canvas and Wool Sampler
Framed Canvas and Wool Sampler sewn by Jemima A I Milne
Framed Canvas and Wool Sampler sewn by Jemima A I Milne

Framed Canvas and Wool Sampler

Maker
Date12 April 1857
Object NameSampler
Mediumlinen and wool
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall (Framed Height x Width): 660 × 418mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1974.
LocationOn Display - Gallery 03
Object numberABDMS006678
About MeThis sampler was stitched by Jemima Anne Isabella Milne aged 9 years in 1857.

She has stitched trees, flowers and a large house as well as a strawberry border around the edges of the sampler.

The cat and dog in the garden may represent family pets.
More About Me
Part of the design of this sampler helpfully reveals that it was stitched by Jemima Anne Isabella Milne aged 9 years in 1857.