Mixed embroidered samplers I

Date:
c.1826-1880
Reference:
WA/HSW/OB/A.13.5
Part of:
Personal papers of Henry Solomon Wellcome (1853-1936)
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Mixed embroidered samplers I. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Description

A selection of square and rectangular sewing samplers, in a few different styles and threads suggesting multiple origins. Motifs include floral and geometric patterns as well as various animal and human figures, flowers, plants, alphabetical and numerical sequences, initials and other text in English and Spanish.

Publication/Creation

c.1826-1880

Physical description

1 box embroidery and lacework, linen and cotton

Acquisition note

HSW

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