E.1980.8_01
Maker of the object
Kerr, Jean
Materials
wool, silk, hand-stitched
Place
Scotland, Glasgow (place associated)
Description
Sampler in wool canvas embroidered with coloured wool and silk threads. Initials, a royal cipher and geometric motifs including flowers, birds, a castle and figures of a man, woman and child. Inscription: 'JEAN KERR SEWED THIS SAMPLER IN THE 12 YEAR OF HER AGE'.
Category
HISTORY OF EDUCATION; TEXTILES
Measurements
overall: 457 mm x 584 mm
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