Object number
96/49
Description
Needlework sample consisting of crosses and the words 'J. House 1863' in red thread on a loose weave linen cloth.
A needlework sample consisting of crosses and the words 'J. House 1863' in red thread on a loose weave linen cloth which has been hemmed at the edges.
Physical description
1 sample of embroidery: cloth; thread; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession form’ (Institute of Agricultural History) – ‘Standard museum name: SAMPLE OF EMBROIDERY // Accession number: 96/49 // … // Recorder: JMB // Date: 15.4.97 // Description: Embroidered letters and crosses in red thread on a piece of loose weave linen cloth which is hemmed at the edges. // Inscription: J.HOUSE 1863? // Dimensions: Length: 24.0cm Width: 15.5 cm // Associated information: see 96/46 [items 96/46–96/53 were donated by Mrs Old but came from her mother-in-law’s home when she died in January 1996.]’
Production date
1863 - 1863
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16566.tif - High resolution image
