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Makers / Maker's Age: Robertson, Sarah
Date Made: 1759
Origin: England
School / Teacher:
Stitches: Cross, Satin
Embroidery Thread: Silk
Foundation Cloth: Wool
Dimensions: w x 12 5/8" h
Owner: Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, United Kingdom www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk
Inscriptions:
Predominant Motif: Mirror image motifs on both sides of the sampler including two oak trees referencing the Boscobel Oak and the events of the Civil War, birds, dogs, flowers in urns and baskets. A double arcaded carnation border all four sides .
History of Owner: #T.1-1944 Purchased by the The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Published in american samplers by bolton & COE, 1921No