Sisters of St. Ann's

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Maker
Sisters of St. Ann's
Date made
ca.1860-1880
Origin
Victoria, BC Canada
Stitches
Cross, Tied Cross, Satin, Feather.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Foundation Cloth
Penelope canvas
Embroidery Thread
Wool
Predominent Motif
2 alphabets: uppercase script missing J. Numbers 1-(1)0 done twice. Small saw tooth lines. Lower two thirds of sampler are filled with various motifs and geometric designs. Partial borders all four sides. (see also #3501 and #3509).
Inscription
(On an inset of linen stitched onto the sampler canvas at the bottom L): 5 3 7
Length With Frame
47
Wdith With Frame
60.7
Original Frame
No
Owner
Royal BC Museum, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Owner Private
Royal BC Museum