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Alphabet Cross Stitch Sampler
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| Accession #: | 2962.253 |
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| Title: | Alphabet Cross Stitch Sampler |
| Object Type: | Sampler |
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| Physical Description: | This embroidered sampler has eight rows of alphabets and numerals. A crown is embroidered at the bottom, along with "Furmage Mary Terrington". Much of the embroidery has faded. |
| Description: | This sampler was probably made in Norfolk, England, by Furmage Mary Terrington (1828-1911). Furmage (often known as "Mary"), worked as a servant before marrying, James W. Wittrick, a boot and shoemaker, in 1856. Later they moved to West Yorkshire and had two children. Making an embroidered sampler was an important part of a girl's education during the 16th through 19th centuries. Originally, the ability to label household linens and clothing with embroidery was an essential skill at a time when all textiles were handwoven, and therefore very valuable. Samplers also provided an introduction to numerals and the alphabet. |
| Category: | Textiles |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Decorative Arts (Decorative Arts)
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| Geographical Reference: | England (International->Europe) |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x W 12 1/4 x 8 1/4"
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| Materials/Techniques: |
cross stitch (Technique)
cotton (fiber) (Material)
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| Marks/Inscription: |
(alphabet, numerals)
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| Credit Line: | Museum Transfer, Fort Wright Historical Museum, 1983 |
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