Cairns, Margrit (age 12)

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Maker
Cairns, Margrit (age 12)
Date made
1819
Origin
Lanark, Scotland
Stitches
Cross, Eyelet.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Linen
Embroidery Thread
Linen & Silk
Predominent Motif
3 upper case alphabets: one double letters, J or I. One no J, another no J and backwards Z. All have q not Q. At the end of last alphabet is a small cartouche with initials. Another row has decorative motifs: trees, dogs and crowns. Rabbits high between two sets of trees. Cross band at top. At the bottom flower baskets and dogs flank makers name .
Inscription
MD CP CP / ?C BR MM L? LD IC AP EC IC / MARGRIT * CAIRNS / HER SAMPLER * AGED 12 / ROSEHALL * JULY * 1819 //
Length Without Frame
17"
Length With Frame
20 1/2"
Width Without Frame
11 1/2"
Wdith With Frame
15"
Original Frame
No
Historical Owner
Purchased
Owner
Private collector
Owner Private
Campanelli / Private collector