Textile - Sampler, 1808

Historical information

Research underway on Mrs Fudges school and to link maker to donor.

Significance

Unusual sampler with diamond band in solid satin stitch.

Physical description

English band sampler. Linen embroidered in satin stitch, eyelet, half cross stitches in dark green, brown and beige cotton, scrolling frame around inscription. Diamond band in solid satin stitch.

Inscriptions & markings

Five alphabets, "Susanah Fennel her sampler worked at Mrs Fudges school 1808"

Subjects

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