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Accession number |
1985.034 |
Object Identification Number |
1985.034.038 |
Object Name |
Sampler |
Donor |
Nielsen, Ellen |
Description |
A sewing or needlework sampler. The needlework sampler is made of off-white cotton or linen. The sampler is rectangular in shape with a slight arch or curve due to the variety of practice pleats and seams. There are several types of embroidery stitches, openwork, a pair of button holes with white buttons, pleats, and ruching at one end creating a ruffle. There are practice monograms or letters that are embroidered at one end as well. Red and blue thread used for the sampler. |
Dimensions |
W-6.875 L-28.5 inches |
Made By |
Jorgensen, Signe |
Creation Date |
ca. late 19th century |
Place Of Origin |
DK/Denmark |
Owned By |
Jorgensen, Signe/Nielsen, Ellen |
Material |
cotton or linen/thread |
Associated People |
Nielsen, Ellen Betsinger, Signe Jorgensen, Signe |
Search Terms |
Nielsen, Ellen Betsinger, Signe Jorgensen, Signe needlepoint needlework sample sampler openwork buttonhole sewing embroidery monogram initials |
Provenance |
This sampler belonged to the donor's mother, Signe Jorgensen. The donor dated the sampler to the 1880s on an inventory sheet she provided to the Museum. --------------------------------------------------------- There is a full biographical outline available in the accession record. --------------------------------------------------------- Staff, please see notes section of this record. |
Images |
227\1985034038.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
06/03/1985 |