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Square Sampler With Red House
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Square Sampler With Red House

Dateearly 19th century
Object NameSampler
Mediumlinen, wool and silk thread
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall (Unframed and unmounted Height x Width): 460 × 520mm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014803
About MeThis linen cross stitch and eyelet stitch sampler worked in wool was made by Margaret Seton aged 8 years in Aberdeen in the early 19th century.

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

There is a religious verse in the centre.

The lower section comprises various motifs including a red house with a white roof and two red chimneys, garden, birds, apple tree, peacock, heart, flower, vase with flowers, dog, key, coronet, and a girl with her hand raised.