Childs Cross Stitch Sampler
Date1820-1840
Object NameSampler
Mediumlinen and silk thread
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall (Unframed and unmounted Height x Width): 426 × 260mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1987.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014097
About MeThis linen cross stitch and eyelet stitch sampler was made by Christian Bruce aged 9 years.
There are upper case alphabets, numerals and family initials stitched on the sampler interspersed with horizontal bands of different stitches.
The sewer's parents' initials JB and IS and three flower motifs are stitched on the lower section.
16-May-1859
1835
Possibly 1820s - 1830s
