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Image Not Available for Sampler Sewing Book
Sampler Sewing Book
Image Not Available for Sampler Sewing Book

Sampler Sewing Book

Dateearly 20th Century
Object NameSampler
Mediumlinen, silk satin, cotton, wool, paper
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsOverall (Closed Height x Width x Depth): 230 × 260 × 28mm
Overall (Open Height x Width x Depth): 230 × 510 × 28mm
AcquisitionPresented in 2002.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS054306
About MeThis blue satin-covered sampler sewing book has five pieces of white linen sewn into the centre of the cover to form 10 'pages'.

Examples of needlework stitching techniques are attached to the pages.

The inside of the cover is lined with pale blue quilted satin stitched in contrasting dark blue thread.

The cover is edged in white braid.
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