A A / Sisters of St. Ann's

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Maker
A A / Sisters of St. Ann's
Date made
ca. 1865-1880
Origin
Victoria, BC Canada
Stitches
Tent, Satin, Cross
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
6 alphabets: first one missing J, last one ends with W. Simple stitched lines and cross bands. Lower half of sampler has various motifs of a lovely parrot and another large colorful bird, geometric designs, a butterfly and many crosses. Done at the Sisters of St. Ann's (note: see also #3509 & #3513)
Inscription
(Among the many motifs): M / A / A
Historical Owner
#984.65.45
Owner
Royal BC Museum, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Owner Private
Royal BC Museum