Sampler With Purple House
Manufacturer
Mary Duthie
Date1860s
Object NameSampler
Mediumcanvas and wool
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall (Unframed and Unmounted Height x Width): 400 × 320mm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014802
About MeThis canvas cross stitch sampler was made by Mary Duthie aged 11 years in the 1860s.
The upper section comprises upper case and lower case alphabets, numerals and family initials interspersed with bands of various stitch patterns.
The lower section comprises various motifs including apple trees, flowers, birds, a house, a deer, dogs, hearts and tulips.
The sampler has a strawberry border.
More About Me
The stitching of a sampler used to be seen as a sign of virtue, industry and achievement for the girl who made it.
19th century
1835
