Set of Two Sewing Specimen Books
Date1904-1905
Object NameSampler
Mediumpaper, card, wool, cotton, flannel
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsOverall (ABDMS065780.1 Closed Height x Width x Depth): 295 × 235 × 7mm
Overall (ABDMS065780.1 Open Height x Width x Depth): 295 × 470 × 7mm
Overall (ABDMS065780.2 Closed Height x Width x Depth): 295 × 243 × 14mm
Overall (ABDMS065780.2 Open Height x Width x Depth): 295 × 486 × 14mm
Overall (ABDMS065780.1 Open Height x Width x Depth): 295 × 470 × 7mm
Overall (ABDMS065780.2 Closed Height x Width x Depth): 295 × 243 × 14mm
Overall (ABDMS065780.2 Open Height x Width x Depth): 295 × 486 × 14mm
AcquisitionPresented in 1998.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS065780
About MeThese two books were handmade by Margaret Gair while studying at U.F.C. College in Aberdeen from 1904-1905.
Each page is divided into quarters with ink lines and examples of sewing, darning and other needlework techniques are fastened within the quarters with small stitches through the card.
Possibly 1820s - 1830s
16-May-1859
