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Square Sampler With House And Garden
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Square Sampler With House And Garden

Date03-Nov-1819
Object NameSampler
Mediumlinen, wool and silk thread
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall (Unframed Height x Width): 420 × 430mm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014789
About MeSquare linen cross stitch and eyelet stitch sampler sewn by Helen Hepburn in 1819.

The upper section comprises alphabets and family initials interspersed with bands of various stitch patterns.

The lower section comprises various motifs including a building with two doors, garden, dogs, cockerels, peacocks, carnations, tulips and hearts..

The sampler has a strawberry border.