Object number
68/434
Creator
Description
This is a sampler featuring various motifs, including trees, animals, flowers and house. The sampler was stitched by Fanny Gowan in Brighton, Sussex, in 1860.
Physical description
1 embroidery sampler: linen; wool; wood; good condition
Label Text
<DIV STYLE="text-align:Justify;font-family:Georgia;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:16;color:#000000;"><P><SPAN><SPAN>'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'</SPAN></SPAN></P></DIV>
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession’ form (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Sampler // Domestic furnishing picture // Miss F. Hodges Edmonton, London // Description: Sampler 1860 Red, green, blue and yellow motifs on fawn linen background. Embroidered in cross stitch. Inscription: Fanny Gowen, Sept 6. 1860. Dimensions: Brown polished wood. Frame 44cm wide x 42cm high // Associated information: Fanny Gowen was the mother of Miss Hodges, the owner of the sampler. It was made in Brighton, Sussex.’
Production place
Brighton
Production date
1860-09-06
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Material
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_10820.tif - High resolution image
