Elizabeth Anderton, 1727. #SA001061

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Elizabeth Anderton, 1727

Sampler Archive ID:	SA001061
Maker:	Unknown
Maker Birthplace:	Unknown
Maker Age:	years
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Owner:	Westtown School
Contributor:	Westtown School

Physical Characteristics

Object type:

Sampler

Needlework techniques:

Embroidery

Shape:

Tall rectangle

Object Dimensions:

14.75 H x 8.00 W (inches)

Framed Dimensions:

17.50 H x 10.50 W (inches)

Borders:

None

Decorative Bands:

None

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Cartouches: No

Text types:

Alphabet, Number series, Personal name, Place name, Date, Verse or other block of text, Verse, Maker signature

Text medium:

Stitched

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Motifs/Symbols:

Geometric, Human made object, Religious

Scenes/Pictures:

None

Ground:

Linen

Ground Condition:

Wear:
Cleanliness: spotted
Loss: none noted

Thread:

Cotton

Thread Colors Front:

Blue, Brown, Gold, Green, Pink, Red, Tan

Thread Condition:

Text: Moderate loss

Other Materials:

None

Stitch Types:

Cross, Eyelet, Queen or rococo

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Maker History

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Object Details