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Needlework Demonstration Book
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Needlework Demonstration Book

Date1920-1939
Object NameSampler
Mediumcard, cotton, braid, paper, wool
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsOverall (Closed Height x Width x Depth): 303 × 244 × 18mm
Overall (Open Height x Width x Depth): 303 × 488 × 17mm
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS054165
About MeNeedlework sampler notebook demonstrating various techniques and stitches including button holes, gathering, pintucks, darning, smocking and feather stitch on small pieces of cotton, wool and knitted wool attached to the card by thread. It would have been made by a student.
Long Sampler (Multi Coloured)
Possibly 1820s - 1830s
Framed Canvas and Wool Sampler sewn by Jemima A I Milne
Jemima A I Milne
12 April 1857
Sampler with Yellow Rose Bush
Nellie Valentine
late 19th century
Long Sampler with Stag Motif
Elespet Forbes
1820s - 1830s
Rectangular Sampler With Purple Border
Helen Milne
mid to late 19th century
Sampler sewn by Ella F Ross
Ella F Ross
1895
Rectangular Sampler
Margaret West
Late 19th Century (Date Unclear )