Sampler Sewing Cards
Date1899
Object NameSampler
Mediumcard, wool, cotton, canvas, paper, linen, felt, ribbon
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall (Each individual card Height x Width): 293 × 122mm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS011786
About MeSampler sewing cards bound with pink silk with samples of stitches and dressmaking techniques by the various school standards from Infants to Standard VI.
Techniques illustrated include buttonholes, patching, gathering, tapes, and knitting stitches.
Possibly 1820s - 1830s