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59/17/1-45
Description
Forty-five needlework samples made in 1880. The samples consist of small squares of fabric showing a variety of sewing techniques.
These forty-five needlework samples were made by the donor's cousin in 1880. The samples consist of small squares of fabric showing a variety of sewing techniques.
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45 needlework samples
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Needlework samplers and samples // These needlework samplers and samples are some examples of a broad range of textile pieces in the Museum of English Rural Life’s collections. They are not usually seen on display in the permanent galleries. // They are on display today as part of a family workshop where participants can create their own landscape using layered fabrics and hand stitch details. // MERL 68/434 Needlework sampler // MERL 51/1300 Needlework sampler // MERL 59/17/1-45 Needlework samples.
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8503.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_8504.tif - High resolution image
