Sampler, 1815
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We acquired this object in 2003
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- Object ID: 18697397
- Accession Number: 2003-14-29
- Acquired: 2003
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2DQ5V/
- Sampler, 1815. 1815. Medium: linen, silk Technique: cross stitch embroidery. Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers. 2003-14-29.
Sampler worked in very fine cross stitch in black, brown, blue, green, yellow and red silk on a white linen ground. Composed in two sections: on the left, bands of alphabets and spot motifs, various doors and windows. On the right a house with very large birds perched on top, a garden vista, a gate with a key, a carriage with horses, and various figures of people and dogs. All separated by fine running vine borders.
This sampler is medium: linen, silk technique: cross stitch embroidery. Its dimensions are: 22.5 X 26 in. framed.
It is inscribed Carola Caponi
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Gift of Myra and William H. Mathers. Its provenance is Ex. coll. Fraser-Martin. Purchased through Mrs. Wiltbank, 1922 (M No. 108, CG no. 304); 2002 appraisal #98 (Gift) We acquired this object in 2003.
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