Sampler
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Canvas and wool
Measurements
130 mm (W); 510 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 31786.4
Summary
Sampler in green and black. Back is backed with black satin finish. Front is worked on lightweight canvas in turquoise and black. Top half is in black loop stitch giving a relief finish around the turquoise design, which is worked in chain stitch and slab stitch. The bottom half has vertical, closely sewn, turquoise chain stitch upon which is a black embroidered design. Has eight turquoise woollen tassels. Each tassel is held at top with black bound thread.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.