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Long Sampler(Green And Red)
Long Sampler(Green And Red)
Long Sampler(Green And Red)

Long Sampler(Green And Red)

Maker
Date1870
Object NameSampler
Mediumlinen and wool
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall (Unframed and Unmounted Height x Width): 410 × 210mm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014794
About MeThis linen cross stitch and eyelet stitch sampler was made by Barbra Laird aged 16 years in 1870.

The sampler comprises upper case and lower case alphabets, numerals and family initials interspersed with bands of various stitch patterns.

The name of Barbra's teacher's Miss M Annan is stitched next to the year 1870.
More About Me

Samplers are pieces of embroidery or cross-stitching made to show one's needlework skills. The maker’s teacher, Miss M Annan, is also named on the piece.