Medium: silk on wool Technique: plain weave foundation; chain, satin, and cross stitching; counted and uncounted stitches
Dimensions:
Warp x Weft: 45.1 x 32.1 cm (17 3/4 x 12 5/8 in.)
Type:
embroidery & stitching
Sampler
Made in:
England
Date:
1823
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Unfinished sampler. Sampler has an elaborate floral border of two vines bearing several varieties of exotic flowers (and johnny-jump-ups). The foliage grows from an urn and culminates at the top as a rose. The center is empty, and it is signed "Elizabeth Hanskins Marlborough, December 16 - 1823" at the bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Anonymous Donor from the Fraser/Martin Collection